Scottish Mountain Rescue
Scottish Mountain Rescue is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the saving of lives, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Highland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Scottish Mountain Rescue?
- Registered charity number
- SC045003
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Highland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £1,470,342
What does Scottish Mountain Rescue do?
We are the representative and liaison organisation for mountain rescue services in Scotland for the 26 voluntary teams, Police Scotland teams and 1 RAF team it represents. We liaise with all departments, authorities and providers of search and rescue services. We administer and organise national training courses and a training conference that all team members of member teams can attend. We facilitate the provision of a civilian mountain rescue service in Scotland and liaise closely with the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Royal Air Force, Maritime…
What causes is Scottish Mountain Rescue registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Mountain Rescue yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Mountain Rescue 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Scottish Mountain Rescue a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Scottish Mountain Rescue is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045003) 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 Scottish Mountain Rescue's charity number?
- Scottish Mountain Rescue's charity number is SC045003. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC045003?
- Search SC045003 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 Scottish Mountain Rescue do?
- We are the representative and liaison organisation for mountain rescue services in Scotland for the 26 voluntary teams, Police Scotland teams and 1 RAF team it represents. We liaise with all departments, authorities and providers of search and rescue services. We administer and organise national training courses and a training conference that all team members of member teams can attend. We facilitate the provision of a civilian mountain rescue service in Scotland and liaise closely with the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Royal Air Force, Maritime…
- Does Scottish Mountain Rescue have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Mountain Rescue. 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 Scottish Mountain Rescue?
- Scottish Mountain Rescue's website is http://www.scottishmountainrescue.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.