--- title: "Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council — check charity number SC039358 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039358. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/highlands-islands-regional-scout-council retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:02:24.825Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council is a registered charity (number SC039358) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £156,728 (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 & Islands Regional Scout Council? Registered charity number SC039358 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £156,728 ## What does Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council do? Support and delivery of Scouting to young people aged 4 - 24 across the Highlands and Islands. ## What causes is Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council 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-islands-regional-scout-council&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council a legitimate charity? Yes. Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039358) 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 & Islands Regional Scout Council's charity number? Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council's charity number is SC039358. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039358? Search SC039358 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 & Islands Regional Scout Council do? Support and delivery of Scouting to young people aged 4 - 24 across the Highlands and Islands. Does Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council. 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 & Islands Regional Scout Council? Highlands & Islands Regional Scout Council 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=SC039358).