--- title: "Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms — check charity number SC008293 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008293. the advancement of health charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/skye-lochalsh-friends-of-arms retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:31:06.171Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms is a registered charity (number SC008293) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £6,501 (year ending 2023-12-31). 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 Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms? Registered charity number SC008293 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2023-12-31) £6,501 ## What does Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms do? The charity has not had any activities since the covid pandemic. The principal trustee is in ill health and they are taking steps to wind up the charities affairs. ## What causes is Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms registered for? the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms 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=skye-lochalsh-friends-of-arms&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms a legitimate charity? Yes. Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008293) 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 Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms's charity number? Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms's charity number is SC008293. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008293? Search SC008293 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 Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms do? The charity has not had any activities since the covid pandemic. The principal trustee is in ill health and they are taking steps to wind up the charities affairs. Does Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms. 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 Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms? Skye & Lochalsh Friends Of Arms 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=SC008293).