Is Hope for Families a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hope for Families as a registered charity (number SC053715) 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 for Families's charity number?

Hope for Families's charity number is SC053715. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053715?

Search SC053715 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 for Families have reviews and complaints?

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

Hope for Families does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Hope for Families registered as a charity?

Hope for Families was entered on the register on 21 October 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053715SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Hope for Families

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

Hope for Families is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Hope for Families?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £20,500
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £12,899
Registered charity number: SC053715
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dundee City

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Hope for Families (number SC053715) 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 for Families do?

Hope for Families exists to reduce isolation, strengthen wellbeing, and create real opportunities for African and ethnic minority families to feel included, supported, and valued within their local communities. We work to break down barriers that prevent families from accessing services by acting as a trusted bridge between communities and local support systems. We deliver culturally responsive programmes that empower women, children, and young people through social, educational, and recreational activities. Our initiatives create safe spaces for connection, learning, and personal developmen…

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

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

Answers Hope for Families gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 21 October 2024
Where it says it operates: Dundee City

What causes is Hope for Families registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope for Families yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hope for Families. 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

What should you check before donating to Hope for Families?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hope for Families a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hope for Families as a registered charity (number SC053715) 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 for Families's charity number?: Hope for Families's charity number is SC053715. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053715?: Search SC053715 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 for Families do?: Hope for Families exists to reduce isolation, strengthen wellbeing, and create real opportunities for African and ethnic minority families to feel included, supported, and valued within their local communities. We work to break down barriers that prevent families from accessing services by acting as a trusted bridge between communities and local support systems. We deliver culturally responsive programmes that empower women, children, and young people through social, educational, and recreational activities. Our initiatives create safe spaces for connection, learning, and personal developmen…
Does Hope for Families have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope for Families. 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 for Families?: Hope for Families does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Hope for Families registered as a charity?: Hope for Families was entered on the register on 21 October 2024.

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.