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title: "Home-Start Caithness — check charity number SC024885 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Home-Start Caithness a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024885. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-caithness
retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:03:57.493Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Home-Start Caithness is a registered charity (number SC024885) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £427,531 (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 Caithness?

Registered charity number

SC024885

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Highland

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£427,531

Website

[www.homestartcaithness.org.uk](http://www.homestartcaithness.org.uk/)

## 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.

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Caithness 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Home-Start Caithness a legitimate charity?

Yes. Home-Start Caithness is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024885) 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 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 is http://www.homestartcaithness.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=SC024885).