--- title: "Common Ground Against Homelessness — check charity number SC050648 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Common Ground Against Homelessness a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050648. 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 profil" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/common-ground-against-homelessness retrieved: 2026-08-19T12:16:45.132Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Common Ground Against Homelessness is a registered charity (number SC050648) 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 £223,851 (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 Common Ground Against Homelessness? Registered charity number SC050648 Status Registered (active) Charity type Community Benefit Society Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £223,851 ## What does Common Ground Against Homelessness do? to lease affordable accommodation to charities to end homelessness ## What causes is Common Ground Against Homelessness 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 Common Ground Against Homelessness yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Common Ground Against Homelessness 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=common-ground-against-homelessness&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Common Ground Against Homelessness a legitimate charity? Yes. Common Ground Against Homelessness is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050648) 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 Common Ground Against Homelessness's charity number? Common Ground Against Homelessness's charity number is SC050648. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050648? Search SC050648 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 Common Ground Against Homelessness do? to lease affordable accommodation to charities to end homelessness Does Common Ground Against Homelessness have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Common Ground Against Homelessness. 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 Common Ground Against Homelessness? Common Ground Against Homelessness 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=SC050648).