Is Acha a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Acha as a registered charity (number SC042713) 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 Acha's charity number?

Acha's charity number is SC042713. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC042713?

Search SC042713 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 Acha have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acha. 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 Acha?

Acha's website listed in our register data is http://www.acha.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 Acha registered as a charity?

Acha was entered on the register on 4 November 2011.

Registered charity · No. SC042713Community Benefit Society

Acha

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

Acha 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 Acha?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £33,858,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £26,603,000
Registered charity number: SC042713
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Community Benefit Society
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.acha.co.uk

Quick answer

Acha (number SC042713) 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 Acha do?

2.1.1 to provide for the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision, construction improvement and management of land and accommodation and the provision of care. and 2.1.2 any other purpose or object permitted under Section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 which is charitable both for the purpose of Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and also in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts. 2.1.3without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of Rules 2 and 3,…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Acha

Answers Acha 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 November 2011
Also known as: Argyll Community Housing Association
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Acha 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 Acha yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Acha. 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 Acha?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Acha a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Acha as a registered charity (number SC042713) 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 Acha's charity number?: Acha's charity number is SC042713. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC042713?: Search SC042713 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 Acha do?: 2.1.1 to provide for the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision, construction improvement and management of land and accommodation and the provision of care. and 2.1.2 any other purpose or object permitted under Section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 which is charitable both for the purpose of Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and also in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts. 2.1.3without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of Rules 2 and 3,…
Does Acha have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acha. 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 Acha?: Acha's website listed in our register data is http://www.acha.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 Acha registered as a charity?: Acha was entered on the register on 4 November 2011.

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.