--- title: "Hope in the Highlands — check charity number SC052571 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hope in the Highlands a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052571. the advancement of health charity based in Angus. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope-in-the-highlands retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:03:39.847Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hope in the Highlands is a registered charity (number SC052571) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Hope in the Highlands? Registered charity number SC052571 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Angus ## What does Hope in the Highlands do? The Charitable Purposes of the SCIO the Charitable Purpose) are: the advancement of health. and the relief of those in need. In furtherance of the Charitable Purposes the SCIO will carry out the following activities. assist those in need because of mental health problems. provide assistance to other charities and organisations which provide mental health services, support and research. and carry out events and activities to increase the understanding and awareness of mental health issues and advance mental health care and treatments ## What causes is Hope in the Highlands registered for? the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope in the Highlands yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope in the Highlands 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=hope-in-the-highlands&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hope in the Highlands a legitimate charity? Yes. Hope in the Highlands is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052571) 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 Hope in the Highlands's charity number? Hope in the Highlands's charity number is SC052571. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052571? Search SC052571 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 Hope in the Highlands do? The Charitable Purposes of the SCIO the Charitable Purpose) are: the advancement of health. and the relief of those in need. In furtherance of the Charitable Purposes the SCIO will carry out the following activities. assist those in need because of mental health problems. provide assistance to other charities and organisations which provide mental health services, support and research. and carry out events and activities to increase the understanding and awareness of mental health issues and advance mental health care and treatments Does Hope in the Highlands have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope in the Highlands. 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 Hope in the Highlands? Hope in the Highlands 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=SC052571).