--- title: "Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland — check charity number SC004561 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004561. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-highland-agricultural-society-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:07:54.356Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC004561) 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 £15,001,703 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland? Registered charity number SC004561 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £15,001,703 Website [www.rhass.org.uk](http://www.rhass.org.uk/) ## What does Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland do? RHASS is Scotland's agricultural charity, providing a voice for those within Scottish agriculture and the rural community. We strive as a charity for new ways to preserve, educate and support the agricultural industry and the people who live and work in the Scottish countryside, by uniting communities and investing in innovation, education, wellbeing and the environment. RHASS is a membership charity, with around 16,000 members. This community is built on a legacy of integrity, honesty and genuine care for the countryside and the people who have dedicated their lives to it. We carry out our c… ## What causes is Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland 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 Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland 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=royal-highland-agricultural-society-of-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rhass.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004561) 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 Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland's charity number? Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland's charity number is SC004561. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004561? Search SC004561 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 Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland do? RHASS is Scotland's agricultural charity, providing a voice for those within Scottish agriculture and the rural community. We strive as a charity for new ways to preserve, educate and support the agricultural industry and the people who live and work in the Scottish countryside, by uniting communities and investing in innovation, education, wellbeing and the environment. RHASS is a membership charity, with around 16,000 members. This community is built on a legacy of integrity, honesty and genuine care for the countryside and the people who have dedicated their lives to it. We carry out our c… Does Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland. 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 Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland? Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland's website is http://www.rhass.org.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=SC004561).