--- title: "Cairn Housing Association Ltd — check charity number SC016647 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cairn Housing Association Ltd a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016647. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — o" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cairn-housing-association-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:01:28.129Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cairn Housing Association Ltd is a registered charity (number SC016647) 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 £28,133,460 (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 Cairn Housing Association Ltd? Registered charity number SC016647 Status Registered (active) Charity type Registered Society Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £28,133,460 Website [www.cairnha.com](http://www.cairnha.com/) ## What does Cairn Housing Association Ltd do? The objects of the Association are: 2.1 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 2.2 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 Cairn Housing Association Ltd 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 Cairn Housing Association Ltd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cairn Housing Association Ltd 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=cairn-housing-association-ltd&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cairnha.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cairn Housing Association Ltd a legitimate charity? Yes. Cairn Housing Association Ltd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016647) 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 Cairn Housing Association Ltd's charity number? Cairn Housing Association Ltd's charity number is SC016647. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016647? Search SC016647 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 Cairn Housing Association Ltd do? The objects of the Association are: 2.1 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 2.2 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 Cairn Housing Association Ltd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cairn Housing Association Ltd. 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 Cairn Housing Association Ltd? Cairn Housing Association Ltd's website is http://www.cairnha.com — 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=SC016647).