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title: "Christian Care for the Homeless — check charity number SC036940 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Christian Care for the Homeless a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC036940. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/christian-care-for-the-homeless
retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:10:03.119Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Christian Care for the Homeless is a registered charity (number SC036940) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of religion; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Christian Care for the Homeless?

Registered charity number

SC036940

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

Dumfries And Galloway

Website

[www.needy.org.uk](http://www.needy.org.uk/)

## What does Christian Care for the Homeless do?

We have transferred activities to other charities and are considering winding up.

## What causes is Christian Care for the Homeless registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Christian Care for the Homeless yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Christian Care for the Homeless 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.
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[Visit charity website](http://www.needy.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Christian Care for the Homeless a legitimate charity?

Yes. Christian Care for the Homeless is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC036940) 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 Christian Care for the Homeless's charity number?

Christian Care for the Homeless's charity number is SC036940. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC036940?

Search SC036940 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 Christian Care for the Homeless do?

We have transferred activities to other charities and are considering winding up.

Does Christian Care for the Homeless have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Christian Care for the Homeless. 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 Christian Care for the Homeless?

Christian Care for the Homeless's website is http://www.needy.org.uk — 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=SC036940).