--- title: "North Highland Initiative — check charity number SC042095 | CharityCompare" description: "Is North Highland Initiative a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042095. 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/north-highland-initiative retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:39:10.624Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer North Highland Initiative is a registered charity (number SC042095) 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; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £401,566 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 North Highland Initiative? Registered charity number SC042095 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £401,566 Website [www.northhighlandinitiative.co.uk](http://www.northhighlandinitiative.co.uk/) ## What does North Highland Initiative do? The core objective for the North Highland Initiative is to support the people and businesses of the North Highlands. We aim to help grow and champion the potential of our natural resources and talent to encourage economic stability and build diverse resilient communities. We achieve this through funding and grant making partnerships to communities and projects across our region and with the support and cooperation of others including National and Local Government, businesses and many local and regional volunteer groups and services. ## What causes is North Highland Initiative registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for North Highland Initiative yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. North Highland Initiative 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=north-highland-initiative&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.northhighlandinitiative.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is North Highland Initiative a legitimate charity? Yes. North Highland Initiative is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042095) 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 North Highland Initiative's charity number? North Highland Initiative's charity number is SC042095. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042095? Search SC042095 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 North Highland Initiative do? The core objective for the North Highland Initiative is to support the people and businesses of the North Highlands. We aim to help grow and champion the potential of our natural resources and talent to encourage economic stability and build diverse resilient communities. We achieve this through funding and grant making partnerships to communities and projects across our region and with the support and cooperation of others including National and Local Government, businesses and many local and regional volunteer groups and services. Does North Highland Initiative have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Highland Initiative. 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 North Highland Initiative? North Highland Initiative's website is http://www.northhighlandinitiative.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC042095).