--- title: "Human Development Scotland — check charity number SC043664 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Human Development Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043664. the advancement of health charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/human-development-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:09:17.806Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Human Development Scotland is a registered charity (number SC043664) 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. Its latest reported income was £430,803 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Human Development Scotland? Registered charity number SC043664 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £430,803 Website [www.hds.scot](http://www.hds.scot/) ## 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. ## What causes is Human Development Scotland registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Human Development Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Human Development 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](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=human-development-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hds.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Human Development Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Human Development Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043664) 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 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 is http://www.hds.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](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=SC043664).