--- title: "Home-Start Dunfermline — check charity number SC006806 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start Dunfermline a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006806. the advancement of education charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-dunfermline retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:03:01.181Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start Dunfermline is a registered charity (number SC006806) 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 education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £164,315 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Dunfermline? Registered charity number SC006806 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £164,315 ## What does Home-Start Dunfermline do? The objective of Home-Start Dunfermline is to offer support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children within Dunfermline and the South West Fife villages. Home-Start Dunfermline aims to: • Offer support, friendship and practical assistance by visiting families and providing one on one support in their own homes. • Reassure parents that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual and encourage enjoyment in family life. • Develop a relationship with each family to allow flexible, needs led support unique to each family. • Encourage parents' strengths and emotional w… ## What causes is Home-Start Dunfermline registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Dunfermline yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Dunfermline 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=home-start-dunfermline&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start Dunfermline a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start Dunfermline is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006806) 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 Dunfermline's charity number? Home-Start Dunfermline's charity number is SC006806. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006806? Search SC006806 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 Dunfermline do? The objective of Home-Start Dunfermline is to offer support, friendship and practical help to parents with young children within Dunfermline and the South West Fife villages. Home-Start Dunfermline aims to: • Offer support, friendship and practical assistance by visiting families and providing one on one support in their own homes. • Reassure parents that difficulties in bringing up children are not unusual and encourage enjoyment in family life. • Develop a relationship with each family to allow flexible, needs led support unique to each family. • Encourage parents' strengths and emotional w… Does Home-Start Dunfermline have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Dunfermline. 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 Dunfermline? Home-Start Dunfermline 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=SC006806).