Is Hope for Families a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hope for Families as a registered charity (number SC053715) 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 for Families's charity number?

Hope for Families's charity number is SC053715. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053715?

Search SC053715 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 Hope for Families have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope for Families. 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 for Families?

Hope for Families does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Registered charity · No. SC053715SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Dundee City

Hope for Families

Hope for Families is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Dundee City.

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Hope for Families is listed as a registered charity (number SC053715) 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 prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £20,500 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 for Families?

Registered charity number: SC053715
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Dundee City
Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31): £20,500

What does Hope for Families do?

Hope for Families exists to reduce isolation, strengthen wellbeing, and create real opportunities for African and ethnic minority families to feel included, supported, and valued within their local communities. We work to break down barriers that prevent families from accessing services by acting as a trusted bridge between communities and local support systems. We deliver culturally responsive programmes that empower women, children, and young people through social, educational, and recreational activities. Our initiatives create safe spaces for connection, learning, and personal developmen…

What causes is Hope for Families registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hope for Families yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hope for Families 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hope for Families a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hope for Families as a registered charity (number SC053715) 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 for Families's charity number?: Hope for Families's charity number is SC053715. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053715?: Search SC053715 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 for Families do?: Hope for Families exists to reduce isolation, strengthen wellbeing, and create real opportunities for African and ethnic minority families to feel included, supported, and valued within their local communities. We work to break down barriers that prevent families from accessing services by acting as a trusted bridge between communities and local support systems. We deliver culturally responsive programmes that empower women, children, and young people through social, educational, and recreational activities. Our initiatives create safe spaces for connection, learning, and personal developmen…
Does Hope for Families have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hope for Families. 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 for Families?: Hope for Families 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.