West Word
West Word is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Highland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about West Word?
- Registered charity number
- SC048780
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Highland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)
- £34,254
- Website
- www.westword.org.uk
What does West Word do?
We produce a monthly newspaper and advance and promote community development and cohesion within the North West Lochaber Area without discrimination through the publication of local reports, news articles and various other forms of information. We aim to promote, and act as a vehicle for sharing information including adverts. We serve as a mouthpiece for clubs, community organisations and individuals. The area we operate in is North West Lochaber, a scattered remote area which includes the Small Isles (Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna) and the Knoydart peninsula.
What causes is West Word registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for West Word yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Word 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 West Word a legitimate charity?
- Yes. West Word is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048780) 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 Word's charity number?
- West Word's charity number is SC048780. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC048780?
- Search SC048780 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 Word do?
- We produce a monthly newspaper and advance and promote community development and cohesion within the North West Lochaber Area without discrimination through the publication of local reports, news articles and various other forms of information. We aim to promote, and act as a vehicle for sharing information including adverts. We serve as a mouthpiece for clubs, community organisations and individuals. The area we operate in is North West Lochaber, a scattered remote area which includes the Small Isles (Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna) and the Knoydart peninsula.
- Does West Word have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Word. 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 Word?
- West Word's website is http://www.westword.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.