Is Steps to Hope SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Steps to Hope SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048273) 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 Steps to Hope SCIO's charity number?

Steps to Hope SCIO's charity number is SC048273. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048273?

Search SC048273 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 Steps to Hope SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Steps to Hope 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 Steps to Hope SCIO?

Steps to Hope SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.stepstohope.co.uk. 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 Steps to Hope SCIO registered as a charity?

Steps to Hope SCIO was entered on the register on 4 April 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048273SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Steps to Hope SCIO

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

Steps to Hope SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Steps to Hope SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £472,206
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £395,358
Registered charity number: SC048273
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.stepstohope.co.uk

Quick answer

Steps to Hope SCIO (number SC048273) 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 Steps to Hope SCIO do?

Steps to Hope SCIO (also known as Steps to Hope) is established to provide aid and support to the homeless and those suffering from addiction. Homelessness and addiction are the prevalent social problems that we face in current society. At Steps to Hope, we are dedicated to highlighting this through charity. We use social media, and TV and radio interviews to focus awareness of the challenges of being homeless and/or in active addiction. We have within our team of volunteers, people who are themselves, addicts in recovery. They have lived experience, therefore understand addiction and m…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Steps to Hope SCIO

Answers Steps to Hope SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 4 April 2018
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is Steps to Hope SCIO registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Steps to Hope SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Steps to Hope 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 Steps to Hope SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Hope SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Steps to Hope SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048273) 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 Steps to Hope SCIO's charity number?: Steps to Hope SCIO's charity number is SC048273. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048273?: Search SC048273 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 Steps to Hope SCIO do?: Steps to Hope SCIO (also known as Steps to Hope) is established to provide aid and support to the homeless and those suffering from addiction. Homelessness and addiction are the prevalent social problems that we face in current society. At Steps to Hope, we are dedicated to highlighting this through charity. We use social media, and TV and radio interviews to focus awareness of the challenges of being homeless and/or in active addiction. We have within our team of volunteers, people who are themselves, addicts in recovery. They have lived experience, therefore understand addiction and m…
Does Steps to Hope SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Steps to Hope 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 Steps to Hope SCIO?: Steps to Hope SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.stepstohope.co.uk. 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 Steps to Hope SCIO registered as a charity?: Steps to Hope SCIO was entered on the register on 4 April 2018.

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.