01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC052644
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 101-250 volunteers
- Staff
- 3
- Postcode
- EH11 3AF
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The House of Hope exists to improve the quality of life for anyone in Scotland affected by breast cancer — whether that is someone who has received a diagnosis, is going through treatment, or is living with the after-effects of the disease. We also support the families and loved ones of those affected. We do this by operating Scotland's first dedicated breast cancer support and wellbeing centre, based in Edinburgh. Away from clinical settings, we provide funded access to a wide range of wellbeing services including fitness classes, holistic therapies such as oncology massage and aromatherapy, nutrition advice, peer support groups, and community drop-in sessions. We also offer specialist support for specific groups, such as those living with secondary breast cancer and younger women. Where someone cannot meet the cost of our services, we use our Hope Fund to ensure financial barriers do not prevent access.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of health
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
- the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
- the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Beneficiaries
- People with disabilities or health problems
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
4. The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 the advancement of health and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, as a result of breast cancer. 4.2 for the purposes of benefitting the public and in particular, through education relating to breast cancer. 4.3 the advancement of health for individuals impacted by breast cancer. 4.4 the advancement of citizenship and community development for individuals impacted by breast cancer. 4.5 the provision of recreational facilities and the organisation of recreational activities tailored towards the benefit of individuals impacted by breast cancer 4.6 for the benefit of such one or more Charity or Charities as the Trustees in their unfettered discretion may decide. or 4.7 for the implementation or assistance in implementing any Charitable Purpose or purposes as the Trustees in their unfettered discretion may decide.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | £0 | £0 | 3 | Not supplied |
| 30 June 2025 | £465,269 | £330,023 | 3 | 25 March 2026 |
| 30 June 2024 | £46,106 | £13,848 | 3 | 17 March 2025 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 490 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.houseofhope.org.uk
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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