--- title: "Hope — check charity number SC049898 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hope a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049898. the advancement of religion 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/hope-3 retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:03:36.562Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hope is a registered charity (number SC049898) 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 religion; 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 £54,256 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Hope? Registered charity number SC049898 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £54,256 ## What does Hope do? The charity offers emotional, social and spiritual support to individuals struggling with bereavement, loss, isolation, mental health issues. We offer drop-in sessions 3 times a week and also a 1:1 counselling and listening service. Our mission is to bring hope to the heart of the community by offering a high quality service that is free of charge. We have a large volunteer team and support students on placement and young people looking for work experience. ## What causes is Hope registered for? the advancement of religionthe 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 Hope yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope 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=hope-3&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hope a legitimate charity? Yes. Hope is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049898) 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 Hope's charity number? Hope's charity number is SC049898. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049898? Search SC049898 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 Hope do? The charity offers emotional, social and spiritual support to individuals struggling with bereavement, loss, isolation, mental health issues. We offer drop-in sessions 3 times a week and also a 1:1 counselling and listening service. Our mission is to bring hope to the heart of the community by offering a high quality service that is free of charge. We have a large volunteer team and support students on placement and young people looking for work experience. Does Hope have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope. 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 Hope? Hope 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=SC049898).