Is Howard League Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Howard League Scotland as a registered charity (number SC017234) 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 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.

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 listed in our register data is http://www.howardleague.scot. 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 Howard League Scotland registered as a charity?

Howard League Scotland was entered on the register on 14 February 1979.

Registered charity · No. SC017234Unincorporated association

Howard League Scotland

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

Howard League Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.

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What are the key facts about Howard League Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £7,817
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £18,756
Registered charity number: SC017234
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.howardleague.scot

What does the register show for Howard League Scotland?

Howard League Scotland (number SC017234) 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 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…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Howard League Scotland

Answers Howard League Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 14 February 1979
Also known as: Howard League For Penal Reform In Scotland
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Howard League Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Howard League Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Howard League Scotland. 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 Howard League Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Howard League Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Howard League Scotland as a registered charity (number SC017234) 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 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 listed in our register data is http://www.howardleague.scot. 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 Howard League Scotland registered as a charity?: Howard League Scotland was entered on the register on 14 February 1979.

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.