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title: "Home-Start UK — check charity number SC039172 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Home-Start UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039172. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-uk-sc
retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:58:04.705Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Home-Start UK is a registered charity (number SC039172) 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 £5,242,000 (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 Home-Start UK?

Registered charity number

SC039172

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Outwith Scotland

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£5,242,000

Website

[www.home-start.org.uk](http://www.home-start.org.uk/)

## What does Home-Start UK do?

3.1.1 the relief of children or parents in despair and distress and the prevention of emotional and physical abuse of such children. 3.1.2 any other charitable purpose ('the Objects').

## What causes is Home-Start UK 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 Home-Start UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start UK 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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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=home-start-uk-sc&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://www.home-start.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Home-Start UK a legitimate charity?

Yes. Home-Start UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039172) 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 Home-Start UK's charity number?

Home-Start UK's charity number is SC039172. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039172?

Search SC039172 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 UK do?

3.1.1 the relief of children or parents in despair and distress and the prevention of emotional and physical abuse of such children. 3.1.2 any other charitable purpose ('the Objects').

Does Home-Start UK have reviews and complaints?

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

Home-Start UK's website is http://www.home-start.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=SC039172).