Home-Start Deeside
Home-Start Deeside is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Aberdeenshire.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Home-Start Deeside?
- Registered charity number
- SC038044
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £155,785
- Website
- www.homestartdeeside.org
What does Home-Start Deeside do?
Home-Start Deeside, Alford and Strathdon family visiting volunteers will visit a family in their own home usually once a week for a few hours to offer support. Our volunteers help parents going through difficult times including: Friendly support through difficult times for as long as it is needed. Understanding that when bringing up children, problems are not unusual. Reassurance – all parents can sometimes feel overwhelmed. You are not alone! A listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. An extra pair of hands – volunteers are not baby-sitters or home-helps, but can offer you practical help wit…
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Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Deeside yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Deeside 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Home-Start Deeside a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Home-Start Deeside is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038044) 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 Deeside's charity number?
- Home-Start Deeside's charity number is SC038044. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC038044?
- Search SC038044 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 Deeside do?
- Home-Start Deeside, Alford and Strathdon family visiting volunteers will visit a family in their own home usually once a week for a few hours to offer support. Our volunteers help parents going through difficult times including: Friendly support through difficult times for as long as it is needed. Understanding that when bringing up children, problems are not unusual. Reassurance – all parents can sometimes feel overwhelmed. You are not alone! A listening ear and a shoulder to cry on. An extra pair of hands – volunteers are not baby-sitters or home-helps, but can offer you practical help wit…
- Does Home-Start Deeside have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Deeside. 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 Deeside?
- Home-Start Deeside's website is http://www.homestartdeeside.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.