--- title: "HCF Scotland — charity SC052639" description: "HCF Scotland (charity SC052639). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hcf-scotland retrieved: 2026-09-22T15:42:38.810Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer HCF Scotland is listed as a registered charity (number SC052639) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about HCF Scotland? Registered charity number SC052639 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Glasgow City ## What does HCF Scotland do? The charity is presently dormant but that will change before the end of March 2026. ## What causes is HCF Scotland registered for? the advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for HCF Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. HCF Scotland 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to HCF Scotland? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## 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=hcf-scotland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is HCF Scotland a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists HCF Scotland as a registered charity (number SC052639) 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 HCF Scotland's charity number? HCF Scotland's charity number is SC052639. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052639? Search SC052639 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 HCF Scotland do? The charity is presently dormant but that will change before the end of March 2026. Does HCF Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for HCF Scotland. 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 HCF Scotland? HCF Scotland 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 2026-09-08, 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=SC052639).