--- title: "UHI North, West and Hebrides — check charity number SC021215 | CharityCompare" description: "Is UHI North, West and Hebrides a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021215. 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/uhi-north-west-and-hebrides retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:31:11.167Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer UHI North, West and Hebrides is a registered charity (number SC021215) 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. Its latest reported income was £24,956,000 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 UHI North, West and Hebrides? Registered charity number SC021215 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £24,956,000 Website [www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en](https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/) ## What does UHI North, West and Hebrides do? UHI North, West and Hebrides is an anchor institution within the Highlands and Islands, delivering further and higher education, research and knowledge exchange across 19 campuses and learning centres spanning the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. ## What causes is UHI North, West and Hebrides registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for UHI North, West and Hebrides yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. UHI North, West and Hebrides 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=uhi-north-west-and-hebrides&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/) ## Frequently asked questions Is UHI North, West and Hebrides a legitimate charity? Yes. UHI North, West and Hebrides is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021215) 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 UHI North, West and Hebrides's charity number? UHI North, West and Hebrides's charity number is SC021215. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC021215? Search SC021215 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 UHI North, West and Hebrides do? UHI North, West and Hebrides is an anchor institution within the Highlands and Islands, delivering further and higher education, research and knowledge exchange across 19 campuses and learning centres spanning the North and West Highlands, Skye and the Outer Hebrides. Does UHI North, West and Hebrides have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UHI North, West and Hebrides. 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 UHI North, West and Hebrides? UHI North, West and Hebrides's website is https://www.nwh.uhi.ac.uk/en/ — 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=SC021215).