Is Hope Counselling a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hope Counselling as a registered charity (number SC042861) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Hope Counselling's charity number?

Hope Counselling's charity number is SC042861. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042861?

Search SC042861 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.

Does Hope Counselling have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope Counselling. 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 Counselling?

Hope Counselling's website listed in our register data is http://www.hope-counselling.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Hope Counselling registered as a charity?

Hope Counselling was entered on the register on 13 January 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC042861SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Hope Counselling

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Hope Counselling is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Hope Counselling?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £78,384
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £59,916
Registered charity number: SC042861
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.hope-counselling.org.uk

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Hope Counselling (number SC042861) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Hope Counselling do?

The organisation is established for charitable purpose only to advance health and relieve the needs of persons in emotional distress in the northeast of Scotland within a Christian ethos. Hope Counselling continues to provide a high quality affordable general counselling service for Aberdeen and surrounding areas. We use an integrative method of counselling which combines Person-centred and Psychodynamic approaches with CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy), and we offer to discuss spiritual issues from the perspective of Christianity for those who specifically request it.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hope Counselling

Answers Hope Counselling gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 January 2012
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Hope Counselling 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 Hope Counselling yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hope Counselling. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hope Counselling a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hope Counselling as a registered charity (number SC042861) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Hope Counselling's charity number?: Hope Counselling's charity number is SC042861. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042861?: Search SC042861 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 Counselling do?: The organisation is established for charitable purpose only to advance health and relieve the needs of persons in emotional distress in the northeast of Scotland within a Christian ethos. Hope Counselling continues to provide a high quality affordable general counselling service for Aberdeen and surrounding areas. We use an integrative method of counselling which combines Person-centred and Psychodynamic approaches with CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy), and we offer to discuss spiritual issues from the perspective of Christianity for those who specifically request it.
Does Hope Counselling have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope Counselling. 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 Counselling?: Hope Counselling's website listed in our register data is http://www.hope-counselling.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Hope Counselling registered as a charity?: Hope Counselling was entered on the register on 13 January 2012.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.