Is Allister House a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Allister House as a registered charity (number SC004178) 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 Allister House's charity number?

Allister House's charity number is SC004178. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004178?

Search SC004178 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 Allister House have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Allister House. 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 Allister House?

Allister House does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Allister House registered as a charity?

Allister House was entered on the register on 31 August 1965.

Registered charity · No. SC004178Registered Society

Allister House

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

Allister House 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 Allister House?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £560,366
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £205,971
Registered charity number: SC004178
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Registered Society
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife

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Allister House (number SC004178) 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 Allister House do?

To carry out for the benefit of the community the provision and management of housing, accommodation and assistance for the relief and care of elderly persons.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Allister House

Answers Allister House gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Allister House's money come from?

Allister House reported £560k total income for the year ending 30 September 2025. The largest sources were other income £374k (67%), charitable activities £148k (26%), investments £39k (7%).

Other income£374k · 67%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£148k · 26%
Investments£39k · 7%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 31 August 1965
Also known as: The Allister House Society Ltd
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Allister House 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 Allister House yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Allister House. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Allister House a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Allister House as a registered charity (number SC004178) 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 Allister House's charity number?: Allister House's charity number is SC004178. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC004178?: Search SC004178 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 Allister House do?: To carry out for the benefit of the community the provision and management of housing, accommodation and assistance for the relief and care of elderly persons.
Does Allister House have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Allister House. 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 Allister House?: Allister House does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Where does Allister House's money come from?: Allister House reported £560k total income for the year ending 30 September 2025. The largest sources were other income £374k (67%), charitable activities £148k (26%), investments £39k (7%).
When was Allister House registered as a charity?: Allister House was entered on the register on 31 August 1965.

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.