--- title: "Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch — check charity number SC002589 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002589. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-british-legion-scotland-hamilton-branch retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:06:31.321Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch is a registered charity (number SC002589) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £1,529 (year ending 2025-04-01). 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 Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch? Registered charity number SC002589 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-04-01) £1,529 ## What does Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch do? We support veterans in our local area by hiolding monthly meetings to provide advice and guidance, attend veteran actvities and events, such as Armed Forces Day, Remembrance Parades, Festival of Remembrance, church services. We continue to recruit ex service personnel into the branch. ## What causes is Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch 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=royal-british-legion-scotland-hamilton-branch&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002589) 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 Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch's charity number? Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch's charity number is SC002589. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002589? Search SC002589 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 Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch do? We support veterans in our local area by hiolding monthly meetings to provide advice and guidance, attend veteran actvities and events, such as Armed Forces Day, Remembrance Parades, Festival of Remembrance, church services. We continue to recruit ex service personnel into the branch. Does Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch. 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 Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch? Royal British Legion Scotland Hamilton Branch does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC002589).