--- title: "HI Scotland — check charity number SC052833 | CharityCompare" description: "Is HI Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052833. the advancement of health charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hi-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:37:28.173Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer HI Scotland is a registered charity (number SC052833) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £231,072 (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 HI Scotland? Registered charity number SC052833 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £231,072 ## What does HI Scotland do? The Charity is a grant-making organisation which generates the income needed to achieve our charitable objectives from a wide number of sources including fundraising, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations and also the establishment of robust commercial agreements. Hi’s commercial strategy enables ir to harness financial resources from pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers and other healthcare-related industries and provide funding for ongoing paediatric research. The Trustee Board of Hi Scotland agree on challenges and moonshots based on a matrix covering patient/ ca… ## What causes is HI Scotland registered for? the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for HI Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. HI Scotland 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=hi-scotland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is HI Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. HI Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052833) 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 HI Scotland's charity number? HI Scotland's charity number is SC052833. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052833? Search SC052833 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 HI Scotland do? The Charity is a grant-making organisation which generates the income needed to achieve our charitable objectives from a wide number of sources including fundraising, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations and also the establishment of robust commercial agreements. Hi’s commercial strategy enables ir to harness financial resources from pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers and other healthcare-related industries and provide funding for ongoing paediatric research. The Trustee Board of Hi Scotland agree on challenges and moonshots based on a matrix covering patient/ ca… Does HI Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for HI Scotland. 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 HI Scotland? HI Scotland 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=SC052833).