Is An Open Hand a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists An Open Hand as a registered charity (number SC054530) 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 An Open Hand's charity number?

An Open Hand's charity number is SC054530. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054530?

Search SC054530 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 An Open Hand have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for An Open Hand. 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 An Open Hand?

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When was An Open Hand registered as a charity?

An Open Hand was entered on the register on 2 September 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054530SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

An Open Hand

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

An Open Hand is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about An Open Hand?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £19,429
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £6,043
Registered charity number: SC054530
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.anopenhand.org.uk

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An Open Hand (number SC054530) 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 An Open Hand do?

An Open Hand is a Christian outreach ministry established in response to a need among some families for support in providing birthday gifts for their children. We aim to provide parents, experiencing financial hardship, with birthday presents they have personally chosen for their child, opening the door to joyful birthday celebrations. We strive to shine God’s light and hope into children’s birthdays, helping create positive memories for the whole family. Referral agencies across Edinburgh apply to An Open Hand. We then call the family before the birthday to find out what they would like to…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for An Open Hand

Answers An Open Hand gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 2 September 2025
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is An Open Hand 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 An Open Hand yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score An Open Hand. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is An Open Hand a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists An Open Hand as a registered charity (number SC054530) 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 An Open Hand's charity number?: An Open Hand's charity number is SC054530. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054530?: Search SC054530 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 An Open Hand do?: An Open Hand is a Christian outreach ministry established in response to a need among some families for support in providing birthday gifts for their children. We aim to provide parents, experiencing financial hardship, with birthday presents they have personally chosen for their child, opening the door to joyful birthday celebrations. We strive to shine God’s light and hope into children’s birthdays, helping create positive memories for the whole family. Referral agencies across Edinburgh apply to An Open Hand. We then call the family before the birthday to find out what they would like to…
Does An Open Hand have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for An Open Hand. 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 An Open Hand?: An Open Hand's website listed in our register data is http://www.anopenhand.org.uk. 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 An Open Hand registered as a charity?: An Open Hand was entered on the register on 2 September 2025.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.