Hand of Solace
Hand of Solace is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in Aberdeen.
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What are the key facts about Hand of Solace?
- Registered charity number
- SC048192
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Aberdeen
- Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)
- £102,243
- Website
- www.handofsolace.co.uk
What does Hand of Solace do?
Hand of Solace run a -Befriending service for young people (Young People's Service): This service support young people aged 5-16 in Aberdeen from poor and deprived background who have experienced disadvantaged situations and challenges. -Our befriending service for Older People (Elderly Support Service): This service, which was started in July 2018, supports older people (60 years and above). Hand of Solace befriending service aims to provide companionship to older people. -ABEWS: Hand of Solace “Aberdeen Black Ethnic Women Service” is a support service where black women emotional, mental a…
What causes is Hand of Solace registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hand of Solace a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Hand of Solace is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048192) 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 Hand of Solace's charity number?
- Hand of Solace's charity number is SC048192. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC048192?
- Search SC048192 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 Hand of Solace do?
- Hand of Solace run a -Befriending service for young people (Young People's Service): This service support young people aged 5-16 in Aberdeen from poor and deprived background who have experienced disadvantaged situations and challenges. -Our befriending service for Older People (Elderly Support Service): This service, which was started in July 2018, supports older people (60 years and above). Hand of Solace befriending service aims to provide companionship to older people. -ABEWS: Hand of Solace “Aberdeen Black Ethnic Women Service” is a support service where black women emotional, mental a…
- Does Hand of Solace have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hand of Solace. 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 Hand of Solace?
- Hand of Solace's website is http://www.handofsolace.co.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.