--- title: "Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes — check charity number SC054438 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054438. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edinburgh-community-sponsorship-homes retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:14:04.109Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes is a registered charity (number SC054438) 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 citizenship or community development; 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 Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes? Registered charity number SC054438 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes do? 4. The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The SCIO will promote, advance and further its purposes in Clause 4.2 by: 4.1.1 providing affordable housing to individuals and families who arrive in the UK as refugees or asylum seekers. 4.2 For the purposes of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 the following charitable purposes are (i) particularly relevant and (ii) are the charitable purposes identified as applicable from section 7 of that Act:- 4.2.1 the prevention or relief of poverty. 4.2.2 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 4.2.3 the relief of those in… ## What causes is Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes 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=edinburgh-community-sponsorship-homes&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054438) 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 Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes's charity number? Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes's charity number is SC054438. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054438? Search SC054438 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 Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes do? 4. The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The SCIO will promote, advance and further its purposes in Clause 4.2 by: 4.1.1 providing affordable housing to individuals and families who arrive in the UK as refugees or asylum seekers. 4.2 For the purposes of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 the following charitable purposes are (i) particularly relevant and (ii) are the charitable purposes identified as applicable from section 7 of that Act:- 4.2.1 the prevention or relief of poverty. 4.2.2 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 4.2.3 the relief of those in… Does Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes. 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 Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes? Edinburgh Community Sponsorship Homes 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=SC054438).