--- title: "Hospital Volunteers — check charity number SC031417 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hospital Volunteers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC031417. the advancement of health charity based in East Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hospital-volunteers retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:11:51.692Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hospital Volunteers is a registered charity (number SC031417) 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 £822,677 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Hospital Volunteers? Registered charity number SC031417 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £822,677 ## What does Hospital Volunteers do? Hospital Volunteers is set up to provide funds and gifting to NHS Ayrshire and Arran. All proceeds from profits are transferred to the Benevolent Fund after every AGM (usually in June) So far the amount donated is in excess of £5.5 million ## What causes is Hospital Volunteers 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 Hospital Volunteers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hospital Volunteers 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=hospital-volunteers&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hospital Volunteers a legitimate charity? Yes. Hospital Volunteers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC031417) 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 Hospital Volunteers's charity number? Hospital Volunteers's charity number is SC031417. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC031417? Search SC031417 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 Hospital Volunteers do? Hospital Volunteers is set up to provide funds and gifting to NHS Ayrshire and Arran. All proceeds from profits are transferred to the Benevolent Fund after every AGM (usually in June) So far the amount donated is in excess of £5.5 million Does Hospital Volunteers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hospital Volunteers. 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 Hospital Volunteers? Hospital Volunteers 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=SC031417).