--- title: "Hansel Alliance — check charity number SC027681 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hansel Alliance a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027681. the advancement of education charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hansel-alliance retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:29:12.649Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hansel Alliance is a registered charity (number SC027681) 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 health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £12,098,756 (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 Hansel Alliance? Registered charity number SC027681 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £12,098,756 Website [www.hansel.org.uk](http://www.hansel.org.uk/) ## What does Hansel Alliance do? Hansel provides care and support services for people with additional needs, within registered residential care settings or within their own homes. Accommodation-based respite services also offer short-breaks for visitors throughout the year. Through Hansel's 3e team employment opportunities are available for people with additional support needs, and employability programmes are delivered alongside a number of social enterprise activities. Care and support services are funded through local contracts with health and social care partnerships, though some individuals' support will be funded pr… ## What causes is Hansel Alliance registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hansel Alliance yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hansel Alliance 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=hansel-alliance&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hansel.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hansel Alliance a legitimate charity? Yes. Hansel Alliance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027681) 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 Hansel Alliance's charity number? Hansel Alliance's charity number is SC027681. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027681? Search SC027681 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 Hansel Alliance do? Hansel provides care and support services for people with additional needs, within registered residential care settings or within their own homes. Accommodation-based respite services also offer short-breaks for visitors throughout the year. Through Hansel's 3e team employment opportunities are available for people with additional support needs, and employability programmes are delivered alongside a number of social enterprise activities. Care and support services are funded through local contracts with health and social care partnerships, though some individuals' support will be funded pr… Does Hansel Alliance have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hansel Alliance. 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 Hansel Alliance? Hansel Alliance's website is http://www.hansel.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=SC027681).