Is Lend A Hand a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lend A Hand as a registered charity (number SC054644) 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 Lend A Hand's charity number?

Lend A Hand's charity number is SC054644. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054644?

Search SC054644 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 Lend A Hand have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lend A Hand. 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 Lend A Hand?

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

When was Lend A Hand registered as a charity?

Lend A Hand was entered on the register on 14 October 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054644SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Lend A Hand

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

Lend A Hand is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Lend A Hand?

Registered charity number: SC054644
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City

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Lend A Hand (number SC054644) 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 Lend A Hand do?

The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the following: 5 To advance education and promote physical and mental wellbeing through the delivery of educational programmes and sporting activities, particularly targeting individuals and communities who have experienced poverty, deprivation, and abuse. 6 To provide relief to those in need by reason of disadvantage, poor education, financial hardship, or social exclusion, through the provision of support, resources, and opportunities. 7 To promote the benefit of the public, primarily overseas, through volun…

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

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 October 2025
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Lend A Hand registered for?

the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lend A Hand yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lend A Hand a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lend A Hand as a registered charity (number SC054644) 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 Lend A Hand's charity number?: Lend A Hand's charity number is SC054644. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054644?: Search SC054644 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 Lend A Hand do?: The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the following: 5 To advance education and promote physical and mental wellbeing through the delivery of educational programmes and sporting activities, particularly targeting individuals and communities who have experienced poverty, deprivation, and abuse. 6 To provide relief to those in need by reason of disadvantage, poor education, financial hardship, or social exclusion, through the provision of support, resources, and opportunities. 7 To promote the benefit of the public, primarily overseas, through volun…
Does Lend A Hand have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lend A Hand. 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 Lend A Hand?: Lend A Hand does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Lend A Hand registered as a charity?: Lend A Hand was entered on the register on 14 October 2025.

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.