The Coat Hangar
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Coat Hangar is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about The Coat Hangar?
- Registered charity number
- SC055766
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Moray
What does the register show for The Coat Hangar?
What does The Coat Hangar do?
The organisation’s purposes are: (a)To prevent or relieve poverty and financial hardship among individuals and families in Moray. (b)To relieve the needs of individuals and families in Moray experiencing disadvantage or hardship by providing access to suitable winter coats. (c)To advance health and wellbeing among individuals and families in Moray by helping them access appropriate coats necessary for warmth, dignity and participation in day- to-day life. (d)To promote environmental sustainability through the reuse and redistribution of clothing and other donated items.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Coat Hangar
Answers The Coat Hangar 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
- Where it says it operates
- Moray
What causes is The Coat Hangar registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Coat Hangar a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Coat Hangar as a registered charity (number SC055766) 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 The Coat Hangar's charity number?
- The Coat Hangar's charity number is SC055766. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC055766?
- Search SC055766 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 The Coat Hangar do?
- The organisation’s purposes are: (a)To prevent or relieve poverty and financial hardship among individuals and families in Moray. (b)To relieve the needs of individuals and families in Moray experiencing disadvantage or hardship by providing access to suitable winter coats. (c)To advance health and wellbeing among individuals and families in Moray by helping them access appropriate coats necessary for warmth, dignity and participation in day- to-day life. (d)To promote environmental sustainability through the reuse and redistribution of clothing and other donated items.
- Does The Coat Hangar have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Coat Hangar. 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 The Coat Hangar?
- The Coat Hangar does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- When was The Coat Hangar registered as a charity?
- The Coat Hangar was entered on the register on 14 October 2026.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.