--- title: "Oban Mountain Rescue Team — check charity number SC031761 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oban Mountain Rescue Team a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC031761. the saving of lives charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/oban-mountain-rescue-team retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:15:05.837Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oban Mountain Rescue Team is a registered charity (number SC031761) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £173,261 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Oban Mountain Rescue Team? Registered charity number SC031761 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £173,261 Website [www.obanmrt.co.uk](http://www.obanmrt.co.uk/) ## What does Oban Mountain Rescue Team do? We have a core of trained volunteers to assist in search and rescue as determined by Police Scotland. This can be in any area of the country as we can assist other teams activities. We recruit people with suitable ability and train them for over a year and then they can assist in this work when deemed qualified. The training we do is a day a month and also an evening a month plus other more specialized activity and courses to keep us ready for any eventuality. Some are medically trained and we also have a few doctors on the team. We can respond in 4 team specialized vehicles to any area that… ## What causes is Oban Mountain Rescue Team registered for? the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oban Mountain Rescue Team yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oban Mountain Rescue Team 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=oban-mountain-rescue-team&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.obanmrt.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oban Mountain Rescue Team a legitimate charity? Yes. Oban Mountain Rescue Team is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC031761) 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 Oban Mountain Rescue Team's charity number? Oban Mountain Rescue Team's charity number is SC031761. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC031761? Search SC031761 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 Oban Mountain Rescue Team do? We have a core of trained volunteers to assist in search and rescue as determined by Police Scotland. This can be in any area of the country as we can assist other teams activities. We recruit people with suitable ability and train them for over a year and then they can assist in this work when deemed qualified. The training we do is a day a month and also an evening a month plus other more specialized activity and courses to keep us ready for any eventuality. Some are medically trained and we also have a few doctors on the team. We can respond in 4 team specialized vehicles to any area that… Does Oban Mountain Rescue Team have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oban Mountain Rescue Team. 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 Oban Mountain Rescue Team? Oban Mountain Rescue Team's website is http://www.obanmrt.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=SC031761).