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title: "Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain — check charity number SC038918 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038918. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/handbell-ringers-of-great-britain-2
retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:33:48.169Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain is a registered charity (number SC038918) 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 £224,565 (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 Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain?

Registered charity number

SC038918

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

Outwith Scotland

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£224,565

Website

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

## What does Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain do?

The object of the Society shall be to advance, provide and encourage for the public benefit the art of handbell tune ringing in all its forms.

## What causes is Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain 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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[Visit charity website](http://www.hrgb.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain a legitimate charity?

Yes. Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038918) 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 Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain's charity number?

Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain's charity number is SC038918. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038918?

Search SC038918 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 Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain do?

The object of the Society shall be to advance, provide and encourage for the public benefit the art of handbell tune ringing in all its forms.

Does Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain. 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 Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain?

Handbell Ringers Of Great Britain's website is http://www.hrgb.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=SC038918).