--- title: "Merkinch Partnership — check charity number SC042835 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Merkinch Partnership a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042835. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/merkinch-partnership retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:48:20.222Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Merkinch Partnership is a registered charity (number SC042835) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £176,380 (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 Merkinch Partnership? Registered charity number SC042835 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £176,380 ## What does Merkinch Partnership do? We are set up to : Improve the employability prospects, skills and opportunities for local people. Provide long term support for people experiencing unemployment, poverty, mental health issues, social isolation, homelessness and addictions. Provide increased access to services in the local community. We deliver the following: Employability skills, personal development and mentoring programme for people of all ages who are facing multiple barriers to employment and are experiencing inequalities and disadvantage. Information and advice service focussed on m. Community advice service (form f… ## What causes is Merkinch Partnership registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Merkinch Partnership yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Merkinch Partnership 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=merkinch-partnership&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Merkinch Partnership a legitimate charity? Yes. Merkinch Partnership is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042835) 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 Merkinch Partnership's charity number? Merkinch Partnership's charity number is SC042835. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042835? Search SC042835 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 Merkinch Partnership do? We are set up to : Improve the employability prospects, skills and opportunities for local people. Provide long term support for people experiencing unemployment, poverty, mental health issues, social isolation, homelessness and addictions. Provide increased access to services in the local community. We deliver the following: Employability skills, personal development and mentoring programme for people of all ages who are facing multiple barriers to employment and are experiencing inequalities and disadvantage. Information and advice service focussed on m. Community advice service (form f… Does Merkinch Partnership have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Merkinch Partnership. 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 Merkinch Partnership? Merkinch Partnership 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=SC042835).