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title: "West Highland Museum — check charity number SC047954 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is West Highland Museum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047954. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-highland-museum
retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:18:15.031Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

West Highland Museum is a registered charity (number SC047954) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £209,860 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 West Highland Museum?

Registered charity number

SC047954

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Highland

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£209,860

Website

[www.westhighlandmuseum.org.uk](http://www.westhighlandmuseum.org.uk/)

## What does West Highland Museum do?

To manage the Collection, land, buildings and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general. To advance the arts, heritage, culture or science of the West Highlands.

## What causes is West Highland Museum registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Highland Museum yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Highland Museum 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is West Highland Museum a legitimate charity?

Yes. West Highland Museum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047954) 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 West Highland Museum's charity number?

West Highland Museum's charity number is SC047954. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047954?

Search SC047954 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 West Highland Museum do?

To manage the Collection, land, buildings and associated assets for the benefit of the Community and the public in general. To advance the arts, heritage, culture or science of the West Highlands.

Does West Highland Museum have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Highland Museum. 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 West Highland Museum?

West Highland Museum's website is http://www.westhighlandmuseum.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=SC047954).