--- title: "Helping Hilltop [SCIO] — check charity number SC053011 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Helping Hilltop [SCIO] a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053011. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Charity" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/helping-hilltop-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:50:21.946Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Helping Hilltop [SCIO] is a registered charity (number SC053011) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £16,478 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Helping Hilltop [SCIO]? Registered charity number SC053011 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £16,478 Website [helpinghilltop.com](https://helpinghilltop.com/) ## What does Helping Hilltop [SCIO] do? The charity was set up to raise awareness of orphans living in poverty in Kenya, to raise funds to help pay for educations, food and medical air with the view to build a new orphanage in the future ## What causes is Helping Hilltop [SCIO] registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Helping Hilltop [SCIO] yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Helping Hilltop [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=helping-hilltop-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://helpinghilltop.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Helping Hilltop [SCIO] a legitimate charity? Yes. Helping Hilltop [SCIO] is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053011) 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 Helping Hilltop [SCIO]'s charity number? Helping Hilltop [SCIO]'s charity number is SC053011. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053011? Search SC053011 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 Helping Hilltop [SCIO] do? The charity was set up to raise awareness of orphans living in poverty in Kenya, to raise funds to help pay for educations, food and medical air with the view to build a new orphanage in the future Does Helping Hilltop [SCIO] have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helping Hilltop [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 Helping Hilltop [SCIO]? Helping Hilltop [SCIO]'s website is https://helpinghilltop.com — 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=SC053011).