# Hand of Solace

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC048192
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** March 12, 2018
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048192


## Contact

- **Address:** 41 Regent quay, Aberdeen
- **Postcode:** AB11 5BE
- **Website:** www.handofsolace.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

**Purposes:** 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the saving of lives','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

**What the charity does:** Hand of Solace run a  -Befriending service for young people (Young People's Service): This service support young people aged 5-16 in Aberdeen from poor and deprived background who have experienced disadvantaged situations and challenges. -Our befriending service for Older People (Elderly Support Service):  This service, which was started in July 2018, supports older people (60 years and above). Hand of Solace befriending service aims to provide companionship to older people. -ABEWS: Hand of Solace “Aberdeen Black Ethnic Women Service” is a support service where black women emotional, mental and physical struggle may be supported through- one to one support, social interaction and sharing and learning from each other with the support of a dedicated staff. -HOS Peers Support Group: Through HOS peers Support Group, our young people can meet with other young people aside from their matched befrienders who supports them on a one-to-one basis.

**Objectives:** The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantaged 4.2 The prevention or relief of poverty 4.3 The advancement of health or the saving of lives 4.4 The advancement of education





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Aberdeen
- **Geographical spread:** UK and overseas



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | £102243 | £142407 |  -  | 3 |  |
| May 31, 2024 | £167430 | £166582 |  -  |  -  |  |
| May 31, 2023 | £121050 | £80218 |  -  |  -  |  |
| May 31, 2022 | £52472 | £54104 |  -  |  -  |  |
| May 31, 2021 | £53187 | £44180 |  -  |  -  |  |