--- title: "Libyan Helping Hands — check charity number SC042468 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Libyan Helping Hands a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042468. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/libyan-helping-hands retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:47:30.794Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Libyan Helping Hands is a registered charity (number SC042468) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £113,794 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Libyan Helping Hands? Registered charity number SC042468 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £113,794 Website [www.libyanhelpinghands.org](http://www.libyanhelpinghands.org/) ## What does Libyan Helping Hands do? Our charity provides various types of humanitarian helps. This includes orphans' sponsorship, food parcels, medical assistance by either covering clinical expenses or treatment price, providing shelter for displaced people, and relief of starvation for those who are affected by natural disasters (i.e. floud). One of the most positively impacting humanitarian activity we run is providing treatment doses for those suffer from cancer in Libya, where the access to clinical care and chemothyrapy for cancer patients is very limited. ## What causes is Libyan Helping Hands registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Libyan Helping Hands yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Libyan Helping Hands 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=libyan-helping-hands&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.libyanhelpinghands.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Libyan Helping Hands a legitimate charity? Yes. Libyan Helping Hands is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042468) 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 Libyan Helping Hands's charity number? Libyan Helping Hands's charity number is SC042468. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042468? Search SC042468 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 Libyan Helping Hands do? Our charity provides various types of humanitarian helps. This includes orphans' sponsorship, food parcels, medical assistance by either covering clinical expenses or treatment price, providing shelter for displaced people, and relief of starvation for those who are affected by natural disasters (i.e. floud). One of the most positively impacting humanitarian activity we run is providing treatment doses for those suffer from cancer in Libya, where the access to clinical care and chemothyrapy for cancer patients is very limited. Does Libyan Helping Hands have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Libyan Helping Hands. 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 Libyan Helping Hands? Libyan Helping Hands's website is http://www.libyanhelpinghands.org — 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=SC042468).