Registered charity · No. SC008959Registered Society
VH
Veterans Housing Scotland
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Veterans Housing Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
Veterans Housing Scotland (number SC008959) 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 Veterans Housing Scotland do?
Veterans Housing Scotland will promote, advance and further the following charitable purposes:- The prevention or relief of :- (a) such persons who have previously served in the UK Armed Forces and who while serving or after completion of service have been or become disabled (veterans). and (b) dependents of veterans as the charity trustees may determine from time to time, in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by:- (i) the provision, construction, improvement and management of affordable rented homes. (ii) the provision of wellbeing support…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Veterans Housing Scotland
Answers Veterans Housing Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Veterans Housing Scotland's money come from?
Veterans Housing Scotland reported £4.2m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £3.4m (82%), other income £667k (16%), investments £101k (2%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£3.4m · 82%
Other income£667k · 16%
Investments£101k · 2%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd
Where it says it operates
Midlothian
What causes is Veterans Housing Scotland 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 Veterans Housing Scotland yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Veterans Housing Scotland.
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Is Veterans Housing Scotland a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Veterans Housing Scotland as a registered charity (number SC008959) 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 Veterans Housing Scotland's charity number?
Veterans Housing Scotland's charity number is SC008959. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008959?
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What does Veterans Housing Scotland do?
Veterans Housing Scotland will promote, advance and further the following charitable purposes:- The prevention or relief of :- (a) such persons who have previously served in the UK Armed Forces and who while serving or after completion of service have been or become disabled (veterans). and (b) dependents of veterans as the charity trustees may determine from time to time, in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by:- (i) the provision, construction, improvement and management of affordable rented homes. (ii) the provision of wellbeing support…
Does Veterans Housing Scotland have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Veterans Housing Scotland. 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 Veterans Housing Scotland?
Veterans Housing Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.vhscot.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.
Where does Veterans Housing Scotland's money come from?
Veterans Housing Scotland reported £4.2m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £3.4m (82%), other income £667k (16%), investments £101k (2%).
When was Veterans Housing Scotland registered as a charity?
Veterans Housing Scotland was entered on the register on 24 March 1917.