--- title: "Hands Up For Trad — check charity number SC035190 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hands Up For Trad a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC035190. the advancement of education 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/hands-up-for-trad retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:10:36.520Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hands Up For Trad is a registered charity (number SC035190) 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 education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £337,042 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Hands Up For Trad? Registered charity number SC035190 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £337,042 Website [www.handsupfortrad.co.uk](http://www.handsupfortrad.co.uk/) ## What does Hands Up For Trad do? Promote Scottish traditional music, promote education thereof and promote and encourage inclusivity of wider groups. ## What causes is Hands Up For Trad registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hands Up For Trad yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hands Up For Trad 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-up-for-trad&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.handsupfortrad.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hands Up For Trad a legitimate charity? Yes. Hands Up For Trad is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC035190) 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 Up For Trad's charity number? Hands Up For Trad's charity number is SC035190. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC035190? Search SC035190 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 Up For Trad do? Promote Scottish traditional music, promote education thereof and promote and encourage inclusivity of wider groups. Does Hands Up For Trad have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hands Up For Trad. 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 Up For Trad? Hands Up For Trad's website is http://www.handsupfortrad.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](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=SC035190).