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Registered charity · No. SC043026SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Glasgow City

Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation

Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Glasgow City.

Quick answer

Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation is a registered charity (number SC043026) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £276,344 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation?

Registered charity number
SC043026
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Glasgow City
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
£276,344

What does Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation do?

The Highlands & Islands Environment Foundation (HIEF) aims to protect and restore the natural beauty, biodiversity and eco-systems of the highlands and islands of Scotland for the benefit of all by working with grassroots organisations and local communities to support projects in freshwater, marine and coastal, forest and woodland and montane habitats as appropriate. Collating, and thus maximising, philanthropic funds from people and organisations with a passion for the area, HIEF awards grants and provides additional support, if required, to test and develop solutions which identify best pra…

What causes is Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043026) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation's charity number?
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation's charity number is SC043026. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043026?
Search SC043026 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation do?
The Highlands & Islands Environment Foundation (HIEF) aims to protect and restore the natural beauty, biodiversity and eco-systems of the highlands and islands of Scotland for the benefit of all by working with grassroots organisations and local communities to support projects in freshwater, marine and coastal, forest and woodland and montane habitats as appropriate. Collating, and thus maximising, philanthropic funds from people and organisations with a passion for the area, HIEF awards grants and provides additional support, if required, to test and develop solutions which identify best pra…
Does Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation?
Highlands and Islands Environment Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.