--- title: "UHI West Highland — check charity number SC024193 | CharityCompare" description: "Is UHI West Highland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024193. the prevention or relief of poverty 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-west-highland retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:16:12.092Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer UHI West Highland is a registered charity (number SC024193) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £7,820,039 (year ending 2023-07-31). 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 West Highland? Registered charity number SC024193 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2023-07-31) £7,820,039 Website [www.whc.uhi.ac.uk](https://www.whc.uhi.ac.uk/) ## What does UHI West Highland do? 1.1 To advance education, and primarily the further and higher education of people within the West Highlands of Scotland (“the Operating Area”), including the provision of training in skills of all kinds (particularly such skills as will assist the participants in obtaining paid employment). 1.2 To prevent and relieve poverty, and, in particular, among residents of the Operating Area. 1.3 To relieve unemployment particularly among residents of the Operating Area for the public benefit in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment. 1.4 To advance citizenship and c… ## What causes is UHI West Highland registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for UHI West Highland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. UHI West Highland 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-west-highland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.whc.uhi.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is UHI West Highland a legitimate charity? Yes. UHI West Highland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024193) 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 West Highland's charity number? UHI West Highland's charity number is SC024193. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC024193? Search SC024193 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 West Highland do? 1.1 To advance education, and primarily the further and higher education of people within the West Highlands of Scotland (“the Operating Area”), including the provision of training in skills of all kinds (particularly such skills as will assist the participants in obtaining paid employment). 1.2 To prevent and relieve poverty, and, in particular, among residents of the Operating Area. 1.3 To relieve unemployment particularly among residents of the Operating Area for the public benefit in such ways as may be thought fit, including assistance to find employment. 1.4 To advance citizenship and c… Does UHI West Highland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UHI West Highland. 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 West Highland? UHI West Highland's website is https://www.whc.uhi.ac.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=SC024193).