Hands that Assist
Hands that Assist is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Glasgow City.
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What are the key facts about Hands that Assist?
- Registered charity number
- SC055340
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Website
- www.handsthatassist.org
What does Hands that Assist do?
To relieve the needs of individuals with autism and their families, and those experiencing financial hardship, by providing practical support, guidance, and access to essential resources. To advance wellbeing and social inclusion by supporting individuals to access welfare benefits, grants, employment opportunities, and community services, and by reducing poverty through the provision of food, clothing, and emergency assistance.
What causes is Hands that Assist registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Hands that Assist yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hands that Assist 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hands that Assist a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Hands that Assist is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055340) 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 that Assist's charity number?
- Hands that Assist's charity number is SC055340. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC055340?
- Search SC055340 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 that Assist do?
- To relieve the needs of individuals with autism and their families, and those experiencing financial hardship, by providing practical support, guidance, and access to essential resources. To advance wellbeing and social inclusion by supporting individuals to access welfare benefits, grants, employment opportunities, and community services, and by reducing poverty through the provision of food, clothing, and emergency assistance.
- Does Hands that Assist have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hands that Assist. 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 that Assist?
- Hands that Assist's website is http://www.handsthatassist.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.