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title: "The House of Hope — check charity number SC052644 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The House of Hope a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052644. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-house-of-hope-2
retrieved: 2026-08-26T16:00:37.355Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The House of Hope is a registered charity (number SC052644) 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 education; the advancement of health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £465,269 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 The House of Hope?

Registered charity number

SC052644

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)

£465,269

Website

[www.houseofhope.org.uk](http://www.houseofhope.org.uk/)

## What does The House of Hope do?

The House of Hope exists to improve the quality of life for anyone in Scotland affected by breast cancer — whether that is someone who has received a diagnosis, is going through treatment, or is living with the after-effects of the disease. We also support the families and loved ones of those affected. We do this by operating Scotland's first dedicated breast cancer support and wellbeing centre, based in Edinburgh. Away from clinical settings, we provide funded access to a wide range of wellbeing services including fitness classes, holistic therapies such as oncology massage and aromatherapy,…

## What causes is The House of Hope registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The House of Hope yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The House of Hope 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The House of Hope a legitimate charity?

Yes. The House of Hope is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052644) 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 The House of Hope's charity number?

The House of Hope's charity number is SC052644. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052644?

Search SC052644 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 The House of Hope do?

The House of Hope exists to improve the quality of life for anyone in Scotland affected by breast cancer — whether that is someone who has received a diagnosis, is going through treatment, or is living with the after-effects of the disease. We also support the families and loved ones of those affected. We do this by operating Scotland's first dedicated breast cancer support and wellbeing centre, based in Edinburgh. Away from clinical settings, we provide funded access to a wide range of wellbeing services including fitness classes, holistic therapies such as oncology massage and aromatherapy,…

Does The House of Hope have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The House of Hope. 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 The House of Hope?

The House of Hope's website is http://www.houseofhope.org.uk — 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=SC052644).