Is Hand of Solace a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hand of Solace as a registered charity (number SC048192) 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 Hand of Solace's charity number?

Hand of Solace's charity number is SC048192. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048192?

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Does Hand of Solace have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Hand of Solace?

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When was Hand of Solace registered as a charity?

Hand of Solace was entered on the register on 12 March 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048192SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Hand of Solace

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

Hand of Solace is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Hand of Solace?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £102,243
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £142,407
Registered charity number: SC048192
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: www.handofsolace.co.uk

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Hand of Solace (number SC048192) 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 Hand of Solace do?

Hand of Solace run a -Befriending service for young people (Young People's Service): This service support young people aged 5-16 in Aberdeen from poor and deprived background who have experienced disadvantaged situations and challenges. -Our befriending service for Older People (Elderly Support Service): This service, which was started in July 2018, supports older people (60 years and above). Hand of Solace befriending service aims to provide companionship to older people. -ABEWS: Hand of Solace “Aberdeen Black Ethnic Women Service” is a support service where black women emotional, mental a…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hand of Solace

Answers Hand of Solace gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 March 2018
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is Hand of Solace registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hand of Solace yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hand of Solace a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hand of Solace as a registered charity (number SC048192) 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 Hand of Solace's charity number?: Hand of Solace's charity number is SC048192. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048192?: Search SC048192 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 Hand of Solace do?: Hand of Solace run a -Befriending service for young people (Young People's Service): This service support young people aged 5-16 in Aberdeen from poor and deprived background who have experienced disadvantaged situations and challenges. -Our befriending service for Older People (Elderly Support Service): This service, which was started in July 2018, supports older people (60 years and above). Hand of Solace befriending service aims to provide companionship to older people. -ABEWS: Hand of Solace “Aberdeen Black Ethnic Women Service” is a support service where black women emotional, mental a…
Does Hand of Solace have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hand of Solace. 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 Hand of Solace?: Hand of Solace's website listed in our register data is http://www.handofsolace.co.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 Hand of Solace registered as a charity?: Hand of Solace was entered on the register on 12 March 2018.

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.