--- title: "Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled — check charity number SC014792 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC014792. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how t" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/highlands-and-islands-tape-service-for-the-blind-and-disabled retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:24:01.225Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled is a registered charity (number SC014792) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £3,766 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled? Registered charity number SC014792 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £3,766 ## What does Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled do? Providing a talking newspaper service for blind and disabled listeners. The service has been suspended since lockdown in March 2020. ## What causes is Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=highlands-and-islands-tape-service-for-the-blind-and-disabled&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled a legitimate charity? Yes. Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC014792) 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 Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled's charity number? Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled's charity number is SC014792. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC014792? Search SC014792 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 Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled do? Providing a talking newspaper service for blind and disabled listeners. The service has been suspended since lockdown in March 2020. Does Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled. 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 Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled? Highlands And Islands Tape Service For The Blind And Disabled 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](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC014792).