--- title: "School of Hard Knocks — check charity number SC046118 | CharityCompare" description: "Is School of Hard Knocks a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046118. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/school-of-hard-knocks-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T08:23:55.481Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer School of Hard Knocks is a registered charity (number SC046118) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. 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 £1,345,094 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about School of Hard Knocks? Registered charity number SC046118 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,345,094 Website [www.schoolofhardknocks.org.uk](http://www.schoolofhardknocks.org.uk/) ## What does School of Hard Knocks do? The charity's objects are specifically restricted to the following : To assist persons who may have need of support by virtue of poor health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, in particular but not exclusively by: 1. The provision of assistance for persons, who have served in the armed forces and their dependants to support their transition to civilian life. and 2. The provision of facilities and programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of: (a) advancing in life and by developing skills, capacities and capabilities to enable persons to participat… ## What causes is School of Hard Knocks registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for School of Hard Knocks yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. School of Hard Knocks 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=school-of-hard-knocks-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.schoolofhardknocks.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is School of Hard Knocks a legitimate charity? Yes. School of Hard Knocks is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046118) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is School of Hard Knocks's charity number? School of Hard Knocks's charity number is SC046118. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046118? Search SC046118 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 School of Hard Knocks do? The charity's objects are specifically restricted to the following : To assist persons who may have need of support by virtue of poor health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, in particular but not exclusively by: 1. The provision of assistance for persons, who have served in the armed forces and their dependants to support their transition to civilian life. and 2. The provision of facilities and programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of: (a) advancing in life and by developing skills, capacities and capabilities to enable persons to participat… Does School of Hard Knocks have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for School of Hard Knocks. 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 School of Hard Knocks? School of Hard Knocks's website is http://www.schoolofhardknocks.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC046118).