--- title: "Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited — check charity number SC045344 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045344. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the pr" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forgewood-housing-co-operative-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:09:35.939Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited is a registered charity (number SC045344) 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 £1,373,213 (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 Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited? Registered charity number SC045344 Status Registered (active) Charity type Registered Society Location North Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,373,213 ## What does Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited do? 2.1 to provide for the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision, construction, improvement and management of land and accommodation and the provision of care. and 2.2 any other purpose or object permitted under Section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 which is charitable both for the purposes of Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and also in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts. ## What causes is Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited 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 Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited 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=forgewood-housing-co-operative-limited&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045344) 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 Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited's charity number? Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited's charity number is SC045344. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045344? Search SC045344 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 Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited do? 2.1 to provide for the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision, construction, improvement and management of land and accommodation and the provision of care. and 2.2 any other purpose or object permitted under Section 24 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2010 which is charitable both for the purposes of Section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and also in relation to the application of the Taxes Acts. Does Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited. 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 Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited? Forgewood Housing Co-Operative Limited 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=SC045344).