Is Home-Start Caithness a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Home-Start Caithness as a registered charity (number SC024885) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Home-Start Caithness's charity number?

Home-Start Caithness's charity number is SC024885. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC024885?

Search SC024885 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.

Does Home-Start Caithness have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Caithness. 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 Home-Start Caithness?

Home-Start Caithness's website listed in our register data is http://www.homestartcaithness.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Home-Start Caithness registered as a charity?

Home-Start Caithness was entered on the register on 16 May 1996.

Registered charity · No. SC024885Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Home-Start Caithness

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Home-Start Caithness is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Home-Start Caithness?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £427,531
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £373,281
Registered charity number: SC024885
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.homestartcaithness.org.uk

Quick answer

Home-Start Caithness (number SC024885) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Home-Start Caithness do?

Home-Start Caithness exists to support families with young children, helping them build resilience, confidence, and stronger bonds during the crucial early years of life. We do this by offering practical help, emotional support, and friendship through trained volunteers who visit families at home.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Home-Start Caithness

Answers Home-Start Caithness gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 May 1996
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Home-Start Caithness registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Caithness yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Home-Start Caithness. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Home-Start Caithness?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Home-Start Caithness a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Home-Start Caithness as a registered charity (number SC024885) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Home-Start Caithness's charity number?: Home-Start Caithness's charity number is SC024885. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC024885?: Search SC024885 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 Home-Start Caithness do?: Home-Start Caithness exists to support families with young children, helping them build resilience, confidence, and stronger bonds during the crucial early years of life. We do this by offering practical help, emotional support, and friendship through trained volunteers who visit families at home.
Does Home-Start Caithness have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Caithness. 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 Home-Start Caithness?: Home-Start Caithness's website listed in our register data is http://www.homestartcaithness.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Home-Start Caithness registered as a charity?: Home-Start Caithness was entered on the register on 16 May 1996.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.