Howard League Scotland
Howard League Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Howard League Scotland?
- Registered charity number
- SC017234
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
- £7,817
- Website
- www.howardleague.scot
What does Howard League Scotland do?
HLS is the only campaigning organisation dedicated to penal reform based in Scotland. HLS is entirely funded by voluntary donations and the occasional grant. We do not seek government funding so that we can speak out freely on issues of concern. We have been independent since 1979, with our own constitution and a dedicated focus on penal reform in Scotland. HLS seeks to balance the need for differentiation of Scottish Law and Penal Policies from those elsewhere. HLS continues to campaign for: • a reduction in the prison population size, whilst continuing to highlight issues specific to the wo…
What causes is Howard League Scotland registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Howard League Scotland yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Howard League Scotland 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 Howard League Scotland a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Howard League Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017234) 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 Howard League Scotland's charity number?
- Howard League Scotland's charity number is SC017234. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC017234?
- Search SC017234 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 Howard League Scotland do?
- HLS is the only campaigning organisation dedicated to penal reform based in Scotland. HLS is entirely funded by voluntary donations and the occasional grant. We do not seek government funding so that we can speak out freely on issues of concern. We have been independent since 1979, with our own constitution and a dedicated focus on penal reform in Scotland. HLS seeks to balance the need for differentiation of Scottish Law and Penal Policies from those elsewhere. HLS continues to campaign for: • a reduction in the prison population size, whilst continuing to highlight issues specific to the wo…
- Does Howard League Scotland have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Howard League Scotland. 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 Howard League Scotland?
- Howard League Scotland's website is http://www.howardleague.scot — 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.