--- title: "Barrhead Housing Association Limited — check charity number SC036265 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Barrhead Housing Association Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC036265. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in East Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the prof" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/barrhead-housing-association-limited retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:38:16.469Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Barrhead Housing Association Limited is a registered charity (number SC036265) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £6,880,879 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Barrhead Housing Association Limited? Registered charity number SC036265 Status Registered (active) Charity type Registered Society Location East Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £6,880,879 Website [www.barrheadha.org](http://www.barrheadha.org/) ## What does Barrhead Housing Association Limited do? 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. any other purpose or object permitted under Section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 which is charitable both for the purposes of Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and also in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts. ## What causes is Barrhead Housing Association Limited 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 Barrhead Housing Association Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Barrhead Housing Association Limited is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=barrhead-housing-association-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.barrheadha.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Barrhead Housing Association Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Barrhead Housing Association Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC036265) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Barrhead Housing Association Limited's charity number? Barrhead Housing Association Limited's charity number is SC036265. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC036265? Search SC036265 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 Barrhead Housing Association Limited do? 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. any other purpose or object permitted under Section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 which is charitable both for the purposes of Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and also in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts. Does Barrhead Housing Association Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Barrhead Housing Association Limited. 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 Barrhead Housing Association Limited? Barrhead Housing Association Limited's website is http://www.barrheadha.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC036265).