Is Hwf a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hwf as a registered charity (number SC055135) 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 Hwf's charity number?

Hwf's charity number is SC055135. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055135?

Search SC055135 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 Hwf have reviews and complaints?

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

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

When was Hwf registered as a charity?

Hwf was entered on the register on 1 April 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055135SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Hwf

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

Hwf is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Hwf?

Registered charity number: SC055135
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire

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Hwf (number SC055135) 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 Hwf do?

(a) The prevention and relief of poverty by providing emergency relief (shelter, food and essential supplies), clean drinking water, and basic facilities (such as clinics and schools) in poorer communities overseas. supporting emergency disaster relief funds and research into poverty causes and mitigation. campaigning to prevent and tackle poverty. and providing employability training (work skills, CV and interview preparation).

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 April 2026
Also known as: Hope Welfare Foundation
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Hwf registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hwf yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hwf. 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 Hwf a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hwf as a registered charity (number SC055135) 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 Hwf's charity number?: Hwf's charity number is SC055135. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055135?: Search SC055135 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 Hwf do?: (a) The prevention and relief of poverty by providing emergency relief (shelter, food and essential supplies), clean drinking water, and basic facilities (such as clinics and schools) in poorer communities overseas. supporting emergency disaster relief funds and research into poverty causes and mitigation. campaigning to prevent and tackle poverty. and providing employability training (work skills, CV and interview preparation).
Does Hwf have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hwf. 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 Hwf?: Hwf does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Hwf registered as a charity?: Hwf was entered on the register on 1 April 2026.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.