Is Scotland's Hospices SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scotland's Hospices SCIO as a registered charity (number SC055520) 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 Scotland's Hospices SCIO's charity number?

Scotland's Hospices SCIO's charity number is SC055520. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055520?

Search SC055520 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 Scotland's Hospices SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotland's Hospices SCIO. 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 Scotland's Hospices SCIO?

Scotland's Hospices SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Scotland's Hospices SCIO registered as a charity?

Scotland's Hospices SCIO was entered on the register on 20 July 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055520SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Scotland's Hospices SCIO

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Scotland's Hospices SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Scotland's Hospices SCIO?

Registered charity number: SC055520
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Inverclyde

Quick answer

Scotland's Hospices SCIO (number SC055520) 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 Scotland's Hospices SCIO do?

The SCIO will promote, advance and further Charitable purposes through being a national voice for Scotland's hospices, with clear and unified messaging to drive awareness, support and understanding of/for/to the Scottish hospice sector and to collaborate, encourage, and share best practice in the sector and on related palliative and end of life care issues. The SCIO's Charitable purposes are:- the advancement of health and the the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage related to the care, treatment, services, and support p…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scotland's Hospices SCIO

Answers Scotland's Hospices SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR, 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 July 2026
Where it says it operates: Inverclyde

What causes is Scotland's Hospices SCIO registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scotland's Hospices SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scotland's Hospices SCIO. 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

What should you check before donating to Scotland's Hospices SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Scotland's Hospices SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scotland's Hospices SCIO as a registered charity (number SC055520) 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 Scotland's Hospices SCIO's charity number?: Scotland's Hospices SCIO's charity number is SC055520. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055520?: Search SC055520 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 Scotland's Hospices SCIO do?: The SCIO will promote, advance and further Charitable purposes through being a national voice for Scotland's hospices, with clear and unified messaging to drive awareness, support and understanding of/for/to the Scottish hospice sector and to collaborate, encourage, and share best practice in the sector and on related palliative and end of life care issues. The SCIO's Charitable purposes are:- the advancement of health and the the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage related to the care, treatment, services, and support p…
Does Scotland's Hospices SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotland's Hospices SCIO. 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 Scotland's Hospices SCIO?: Scotland's Hospices SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Scotland's Hospices SCIO registered as a charity?: Scotland's Hospices SCIO was entered on the register on 20 July 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.