--- title: "Hce — check charity number SC048115 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hce a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048115. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/hce retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:47:23.799Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hce is a registered charity (number SC048115) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £1,774 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Hce? Registered charity number SC048115 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £1,774 Website [hce.scot/en/home](https://hce.scot/en/home/) ## What does Hce do? promote greek culture amonsgt Edinburgh and Lothian ## What causes is Hce registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hce yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hce 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=hce&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://hce.scot/en/home/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hce a legitimate charity? Yes. Hce is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048115) 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 Hce's charity number? Hce's charity number is SC048115. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048115? Search SC048115 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 Hce do? promote greek culture amonsgt Edinburgh and Lothian Does Hce have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hce. 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 Hce? Hce's website is https://hce.scot/en/home/ — 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=SC048115).