Is Hosc a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hosc as a registered charity (number SC050355) 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 Hosc's charity number?

Hosc's charity number is SC050355. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050355?

Search SC050355 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 Hosc have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hosc. 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 Hosc?

Hosc's website listed in our register data is http://www.hosc.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 Hosc registered as a charity?

Hosc was entered on the register on 31 July 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050355SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Hosc

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

Hosc is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Hosc?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £116,980
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £93,688
Registered charity number: SC050355
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire
Website: www.hosc.org.uk

What does the register show for Hosc?

Hosc (number SC050355) 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 Hosc do?

The organisation’s purposes are:4.1 Provide out of school childcare for Grammar Primary Schooland Holmston Primary School. Children of other schools are also welcome.4.2 Assist in the personal and social development of the children in the interests of social welfare.4.3 Promote the organisation’s facilities for fun, recreation and learning within a framework of equal opportunity.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hosc

Answers Hosc gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 31 July 2020
Also known as: Holmston Out of Skool Club
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is Hosc registered for?

the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hosc yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hosc. 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 Hosc?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hosc a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hosc as a registered charity (number SC050355) 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 Hosc's charity number?: Hosc's charity number is SC050355. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050355?: Search SC050355 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 Hosc do?: The organisation’s purposes are:4.1 Provide out of school childcare for Grammar Primary Schooland Holmston Primary School. Children of other schools are also welcome.4.2 Assist in the personal and social development of the children in the interests of social welfare.4.3 Promote the organisation’s facilities for fun, recreation and learning within a framework of equal opportunity.
Does Hosc have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hosc. 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 Hosc?: Hosc's website listed in our register data is http://www.hosc.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 Hosc registered as a charity?: Hosc was entered on the register on 31 July 2020.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.