Is HcL a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists HcL as a registered charity (number SC013906) 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 HcL's charity number?

HcL's charity number is SC013906. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC013906?

Search SC013906 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 HcL have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for HcL. 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 HcL?

HcL's website listed in our register data is http://www.HcLTransport.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 HcL registered as a charity?

HcL was entered on the register on 24 September 1982.

Registered charity · No. SC013906Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

HcL

Also known as Handicabs (Lothian) Ltd · working name on the OSCR register

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

HcL 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 HcL?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £2,295,306
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £2,122,044
Registered charity number: SC013906
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.HcLTransport.org.uk

What does the register show for HcL?

HcL (number SC013906) 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 HcL do?

We: • provide transport for disabled people who are resident within the Lothian Region. • provide community bus services within areas where none, little or commercial services are not viable for disabled, ill, disadvantaged and the general public to improve quality of life. • In particular, HcL is established for the public benefit for the following object: to provide transport for disabled, ill and/or disadvantaged people and for health and life saving purposes. The aim of our services is to reduce social isolation of people with mobility challenges across the Lothians, whether that be…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-11-07.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for HcL

Answers HcL 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”.

Where does HcL's money come from?

HcL reported £2.3m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £2.1m (90%), other income £208k (9%), investments £9,948 (0%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£2.1m · 90%
Other income£208k · 9%
Investments£9,948 · 0%
Trading and fundraising events£120 · 0%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 September 1982
Also known as: Handicabs (Lothian) Ltd
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is HcL 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 HcL yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score HcL. 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 HcL a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists HcL as a registered charity (number SC013906) 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 HcL's charity number?: HcL's charity number is SC013906. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC013906?: Search SC013906 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 HcL do?: We: • provide transport for disabled people who are resident within the Lothian Region. • provide community bus services within areas where none, little or commercial services are not viable for disabled, ill, disadvantaged and the general public to improve quality of life. • In particular, HcL is established for the public benefit for the following object: to provide transport for disabled, ill and/or disadvantaged people and for health and life saving purposes. The aim of our services is to reduce social isolation of people with mobility challenges across the Lothians, whether that be…
Does HcL have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for HcL. 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 HcL?: HcL's website listed in our register data is http://www.HcLTransport.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.
Where does HcL's money come from?: HcL reported £2.3m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £2.1m (90%), other income £208k (9%), investments £9,948 (0%).
When was HcL registered as a charity?: HcL was entered on the register on 24 September 1982.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-11-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.