--- title: "Human Development Scotland — charity SC043664" description: "Human Development Scotland (charity SC043664). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/human-development-scotland retrieved: 2026-09-20T16:10:10.671Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Human Development Scotland is listed as a registered charity (number SC043664) 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. Its latest reported income was £430,803 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Human Development Scotland? Registered charity number SC043664 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £430,803 Website [www.hds.scot](http://www.hds.scot/) ## What does Human Development Scotland do? Our mission is to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling & psychotherapy for all who need them. We do this by providing a training programme for counsellors and psychotherapists, running CPD and other courses, and providing a counselling service. ## What causes is Human Development Scotland registered for? the advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Human Development Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Human Development 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 Human Development 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. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Human Development Scotland's charity number? Human Development Scotland's charity number is SC043664. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043664? Search SC043664 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 Human Development Scotland do? Our mission is to relieve mental and emotional distress by increasing the availability of, and access to, high quality psychodynamic and psychoanalytic counselling & psychotherapy for all who need them. We do this by providing a training programme for counsellors and psychotherapists, running CPD and other courses, and providing a counselling service. Does Human Development Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Human Development 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 Human Development Scotland? Human Development Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.hds.scot. 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=SC043664).