--- title: "Hcf — check charity number SC055575 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Hcf a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055575. the advancement of education charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hcf retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:06:07.373Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hcf is a registered charity (number SC055575) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Hcf? Registered charity number SC055575 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute ## What does Hcf do? The organisation's purposes are: (a)To operate a choral music festival in the west coast of Scotland, based in the town of Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute. It will be open to all and will facilitate the sharing of culture and music. The festival will bring high-quality concerts, workshops, and musicians to the area, and make them accessible to people outwith metropolitan areas. (b)To promote, improve, develop, and maintain education about choral music in all its forms, as well as music and the arts in general. (c)To facilitate and encourage the creation of new music, the collaboration of artist… ## What causes is Hcf registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hcf yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hcf 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=hcf&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hcf a legitimate charity? Yes. Hcf is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055575) 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 Hcf's charity number? Hcf's charity number is SC055575. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055575? Search SC055575 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 do? The organisation's purposes are: (a)To operate a choral music festival in the west coast of Scotland, based in the town of Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute. It will be open to all and will facilitate the sharing of culture and music. The festival will bring high-quality concerts, workshops, and musicians to the area, and make them accessible to people outwith metropolitan areas. (b)To promote, improve, develop, and maintain education about choral music in all its forms, as well as music and the arts in general. (c)To facilitate and encourage the creation of new music, the collaboration of artist… Does Hcf have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hcf. 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? Hcf 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=SC055575).