Is Neil's Hugs Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Neil's Hugs Foundation as a registered charity (number SC047055) 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 Neil's Hugs Foundation's charity number?

Neil's Hugs Foundation's charity number is SC047055. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047055?

Search SC047055 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 Neil's Hugs Foundation have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Neil's Hugs Foundation?

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When was Neil's Hugs Foundation registered as a charity?

Neil's Hugs Foundation was entered on the register on 20 December 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC047055SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Neil's Hugs Foundation

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

Neil's Hugs Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, 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 Neil's Hugs Foundation?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £94,684
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £86,549
Registered charity number: SC047055
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.neilshugsfoundation.com

Quick answer

Neil's Hugs Foundation (number SC047055) 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 Neil's Hugs Foundation do?

To support family members or friends who are struggling to cope when a loved one attempted or completed suicide To raise awareness of the issues surrounding suicide To reduce the stigma attached to suicide To assist in reducing suicides by signposting people to organisations who help their loved one / friend To provide a safe space to talk about loved ones To improve the mental health of people effected by the loss of a loved one or friend The charity provides a safe space for people who have been bereaved by suicide to talk about their loss either in a group setting or 121. The charity provi…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Neil's Hugs Foundation

Answers Neil's Hugs Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 December 2016
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is Neil's Hugs Foundation 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 Neil's Hugs Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Neil's Hugs Foundation. 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 Neil's Hugs Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Neil's Hugs Foundation as a registered charity (number SC047055) 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 Neil's Hugs Foundation's charity number?: Neil's Hugs Foundation's charity number is SC047055. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047055?: Search SC047055 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 Neil's Hugs Foundation do?: To support family members or friends who are struggling to cope when a loved one attempted or completed suicide To raise awareness of the issues surrounding suicide To reduce the stigma attached to suicide To assist in reducing suicides by signposting people to organisations who help their loved one / friend To provide a safe space to talk about loved ones To improve the mental health of people effected by the loss of a loved one or friend The charity provides a safe space for people who have been bereaved by suicide to talk about their loss either in a group setting or 121. The charity provi…
Does Neil's Hugs Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Neil's Hugs Foundation. 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 Neil's Hugs Foundation?: Neil's Hugs Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://www.neilshugsfoundation.com/. 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.
When was Neil's Hugs Foundation registered as a charity?: Neil's Hugs Foundation was entered on the register on 20 December 2016.

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.