--- title: "Western Isles Association For Mental Health — check charity number SC027469 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Western Isles Association For Mental Health a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027469. the advancement of health charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/western-isles-association-for-mental-health retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:56:08.351Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Western Isles Association For Mental Health is a registered charity (number SC027469) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £191,862 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Western Isles Association For Mental Health? Registered charity number SC027469 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £191,862 Website [www.wiamh.org](http://www.wiamh.org/) ## What does Western Isles Association For Mental Health do? Western Isles Association for Mental Health (WIAMH) provides a support service called Catch 23 for adults aged 16+ with lived experience of mental ill health (and their friends, family members and carers). WIAMH provides a range of therapeutic activities for members to participate in designed to help people gain and sustain positive mental health and well-being and support them in their recovery journeys. WIAMH also provides a 'drop-in' service aimed to help people build positive peer support networks, reduce loneliness and social isolation. One of WIAMH’s key strengths is our ability to rema… ## What causes is Western Isles Association For Mental Health registered for? the advancement of healththe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Western Isles Association For Mental Health yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Western Isles Association For Mental Health 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=western-isles-association-for-mental-health&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.wiamh.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Western Isles Association For Mental Health a legitimate charity? Yes. Western Isles Association For Mental Health is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027469) 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 Western Isles Association For Mental Health's charity number? Western Isles Association For Mental Health's charity number is SC027469. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027469? Search SC027469 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 Western Isles Association For Mental Health do? Western Isles Association for Mental Health (WIAMH) provides a support service called Catch 23 for adults aged 16+ with lived experience of mental ill health (and their friends, family members and carers). WIAMH provides a range of therapeutic activities for members to participate in designed to help people gain and sustain positive mental health and well-being and support them in their recovery journeys. WIAMH also provides a 'drop-in' service aimed to help people build positive peer support networks, reduce loneliness and social isolation. One of WIAMH’s key strengths is our ability to rema… Does Western Isles Association For Mental Health have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Western Isles Association For Mental Health. 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 Western Isles Association For Mental Health? Western Isles Association For Mental Health's website is http://www.wiamh.org — 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=SC027469).