Is Human Development Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Human Development Scotland as a registered charity (number SC043664) 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 Human Development Scotland's charity number?

Human Development Scotland's charity number is SC043664. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043664?

Search SC043664 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 Human Development Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Human Development 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 Human Development Scotland?

Human Development Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.hds.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 Human Development Scotland registered as a charity?

Human Development Scotland was entered on the register on 19 December 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043664SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Human Development Scotland

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

Human Development Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Human Development Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £430,803
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £444,091
Registered charity number: SC043664
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.hds.scot

What does the register show for Human Development Scotland?

Human Development Scotland (number SC043664) 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 Human Development Scotland do?

Our mission is to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling & psychotherapy for all who need them. We do this by providing a training programme for counsellors and psychotherapists, running CPD and other courses, and providing a counselling service.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Human Development Scotland

Answers Human Development Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 19 December 2012
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Human Development Scotland registered for?

the advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Human Development Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Human Development 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 Human Development Scotland?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Human Development Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Human Development Scotland as a registered charity (number SC043664) 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 Human Development Scotland's charity number?: Human Development Scotland's charity number is SC043664. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043664?: Search SC043664 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 Human Development Scotland do?: Our mission is to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling & psychotherapy for all who need them. We do this by providing a training programme for counsellors and psychotherapists, running CPD and other courses, and providing a counselling service.
Does Human Development Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Human Development 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 Human Development Scotland?: Human Development Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.hds.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 Human Development Scotland registered as a charity?: Human Development Scotland was entered on the register on 19 December 2012.

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.