--- title: "Hta — check charity number SC054722 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hta a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054722. 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/hta retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:16:11.526Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hta is a registered charity (number SC054722) 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 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 Hta? Registered charity number SC054722 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland ## What does Hta do? (a) To promote physical, emotional and mental wellbeing through the provision of animal-assisted therapy and equine-facilitated learning. (b) To relieve the needs of individuals--particularly those experiencing trauma, isolation, neurodiversity, anxiety or social disadvantage--through therapeutic interaction with animals in safe, supportive environments (c) To advance education through experiential learning about animal care, emotional awareness, and resilience-building. ## What causes is Hta registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 Hta yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hta 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=hta&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hta a legitimate charity? Yes. Hta is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054722) 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 Hta's charity number? Hta's charity number is SC054722. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054722? Search SC054722 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 Hta do? (a) To promote physical, emotional and mental wellbeing through the provision of animal-assisted therapy and equine-facilitated learning. (b) To relieve the needs of individuals--particularly those experiencing trauma, isolation, neurodiversity, anxiety or social disadvantage--through therapeutic interaction with animals in safe, supportive environments (c) To advance education through experiential learning about animal care, emotional awareness, and resilience-building. Does Hta have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hta. 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 Hta? Hta 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=SC054722).