--- title: "Hope Counselling — charity SC042861" description: "Hope Counselling (charity SC042861). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hope-counselling retrieved: 2026-09-20T19:19:20.064Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hope Counselling is listed as a registered charity (number SC042861) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £78,384 (year ending 2026-01-31). 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 Hope Counselling? Registered charity number SC042861 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2026-01-31) £78,384 Website [www.hope-counselling.org.uk](http://www.hope-counselling.org.uk/) ## What does Hope Counselling do? The organisation is established for charitable purpose only to advance health and relieve the needs of persons in emotional distress in the northeast of Scotland within a Christian ethos. Hope Counselling continues to provide a high quality affordable general counselling service for Aberdeen and surrounding areas. We use an integrative method of counselling which combines Person-centred and Psychodynamic approaches with CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy), and we offer to discuss spiritual issues from the perspective of Christianity for those who specifically request it. ## What causes is Hope Counselling registered for? the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope Counselling yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope Counselling 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 Hope Counselling? - 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=hope-counselling&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.hope-counselling.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Hope Counselling a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Hope Counselling as a registered charity (number SC042861) 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 Hope Counselling's charity number? Hope Counselling's charity number is SC042861. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042861? Search SC042861 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 Hope Counselling do? The organisation is established for charitable purpose only to advance health and relieve the needs of persons in emotional distress in the northeast of Scotland within a Christian ethos. Hope Counselling continues to provide a high quality affordable general counselling service for Aberdeen and surrounding areas. We use an integrative method of counselling which combines Person-centred and Psychodynamic approaches with CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy), and we offer to discuss spiritual issues from the perspective of Christianity for those who specifically request it. Does Hope Counselling have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope Counselling. 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 Hope Counselling? Hope Counselling's website listed in our register data is http://www.hope-counselling.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. 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=SC042861).