--- title: "Hands of Friendship SCIO — check charity number SC055444 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hands of Friendship SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055444. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hands-of-friendship-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:33:11.623Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hands of Friendship SCIO is a registered charity (number SC055444) 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; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. 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 Hands of Friendship SCIO? Registered charity number SC055444 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does Hands of Friendship SCIO do? The organisation’s purposes are: (A) the prevention or relief of poverty in rural areas of Gambia (B) the advancement of education for young students in Gambia (C) advancement of religion in Gambia, a primarily Muslim country (N) the relief of those in need in the poorest areas of Gambia ## What causes is Hands of Friendship SCIO registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hands of Friendship SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hands of Friendship SCIO 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=hands-of-friendship-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hands of Friendship SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Hands of Friendship SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055444) 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 Hands of Friendship SCIO's charity number? Hands of Friendship SCIO's charity number is SC055444. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055444? Search SC055444 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 Hands of Friendship SCIO do? The organisation’s purposes are: (A) the prevention or relief of poverty in rural areas of Gambia (B) the advancement of education for young students in Gambia (C) advancement of religion in Gambia, a primarily Muslim country (N) the relief of those in need in the poorest areas of Gambia Does Hands of Friendship SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hands of Friendship SCIO. 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 Hands of Friendship SCIO? Hands of Friendship SCIO 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=SC055444).