--- title: "Hermitage Community Hall — check charity number SC053717 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hermitage Community Hall a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053717. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hermitage-community-hall retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:56:00.494Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hermitage Community Hall is a registered charity (number SC053717) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 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 Hermitage Community Hall? Registered charity number SC053717 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Scottish Borders ## What does Hermitage Community Hall do? Hermitage Hall is the only hall within Upper Liddesdale and Hermitage Community Council area. Since 1910 it has served a remote, rural community with no village. The Hall is in the process of being transferred from the unincorporated charity Hermitage Hall to the successor SCIO charity Hermitage Community Hall. The Hall is to be governed by a volunteer Board elected annually by/from inhabitants of the community. The mission of the Board is to provide/maintain a facility with guiding principles of inclusion, wellbeing, creativity, learning and sustainability. There will be a large number of co… ## What causes is Hermitage Community Hall registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hermitage Community Hall yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hermitage Community Hall 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=hermitage-community-hall&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hermitage Community Hall a legitimate charity? Yes. Hermitage Community Hall is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053717) 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 Hermitage Community Hall's charity number? Hermitage Community Hall's charity number is SC053717. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053717? Search SC053717 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 Hermitage Community Hall do? Hermitage Hall is the only hall within Upper Liddesdale and Hermitage Community Council area. Since 1910 it has served a remote, rural community with no village. The Hall is in the process of being transferred from the unincorporated charity Hermitage Hall to the successor SCIO charity Hermitage Community Hall. The Hall is to be governed by a volunteer Board elected annually by/from inhabitants of the community. The mission of the Board is to provide/maintain a facility with guiding principles of inclusion, wellbeing, creativity, learning and sustainability. There will be a large number of co… Does Hermitage Community Hall have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hermitage Community Hall. 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 Hermitage Community Hall? Hermitage Community Hall does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC053717).