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

Hope Counselling

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

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Hope Counselling is a registered charity (number SC042861) 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 £78,384 (year ending 2026-01-31). 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 Counselling?

Registered charity number
SC042861
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Aberdeenshire
Latest income (year ending 2026-01-31)
£78,384

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.

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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope Counselling 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hope Counselling a legitimate charity?
Yes. Hope Counselling is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042861) 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 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 is http://www.hope-counselling.org.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.