--- title: "Charity Begins At Home — check charity number SC031266 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Charity Begins At Home a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC031266. the advancement of health charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/charity-begins-at-home-2 retrieved: 2026-08-18T16:52:26.948Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Charity Begins At Home is a registered charity (number SC031266) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £68,527 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Charity Begins At Home? Registered charity number SC031266 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £68,527 ## What does Charity Begins At Home do? It is set up to sell second hand clothes etc that the general public hand into the shop At the end of the financial we give out grants to local organisations in the town They must send in an application form to get the grant ## What causes is Charity Begins At Home registered for? the advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Charity Begins At Home yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Charity Begins At Home 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=charity-begins-at-home-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Charity Begins At Home a legitimate charity? Yes. Charity Begins At Home is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC031266) 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 Charity Begins At Home's charity number? Charity Begins At Home's charity number is SC031266. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC031266? Search SC031266 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 Charity Begins At Home do? It is set up to sell second hand clothes etc that the general public hand into the shop At the end of the financial we give out grants to local organisations in the town They must send in an application form to get the grant Does Charity Begins At Home have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Charity Begins At Home. 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 Charity Begins At Home? Charity Begins At Home does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC031266).