--- title: "Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre — check charity number SC024242 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024242. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hamilton-churches-drop-in-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:26:53.268Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre is a registered charity (number SC024242) 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. Its latest reported income was £23,430 (year ending 2024-01-31). 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 Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre? Registered charity number SC024242 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2024-01-31) £23,430 ## What does Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre do? Our charity's focus is to provide free meals and a warm hub for people who are in crisis or struggling. ## What causes is Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre registered for? the prevention or relief of poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre 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=hamilton-churches-drop-in-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024242) 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 Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre's charity number? Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre's charity number is SC024242. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC024242? Search SC024242 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 Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre do? Our charity's focus is to provide free meals and a warm hub for people who are in crisis or struggling. Does Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre. 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 Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre? Hamilton Churches Drop-In Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC024242).