--- title: "Home-Start Garioch — check charity number SC022057 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start Garioch a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC022057. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompar" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-garioch retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:00:35.093Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start Garioch is a registered charity (number SC022057) 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 £254,553 (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 Garioch? Registered charity number SC022057 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £254,553 Website [www.homestartgarioch.org.uk](http://www.homestartgarioch.org.uk/) ## What does Home-Start Garioch do? To support families with young children who are struggling with the day to day challenges parenting can bring. We recruit, and train home visiting volunteers to provide one to one practical and emotional support to the families in their own home. ## What causes is Home-Start Garioch 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 Home-Start Garioch yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Garioch 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-garioch&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homestartgarioch.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start Garioch a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start Garioch is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC022057) 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 Garioch's charity number? Home-Start Garioch's charity number is SC022057. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC022057? Search SC022057 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 Garioch do? To support families with young children who are struggling with the day to day challenges parenting can bring. We recruit, and train home visiting volunteers to provide one to one practical and emotional support to the families in their own home. Does Home-Start Garioch have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Garioch. 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 Garioch? Home-Start Garioch's website is http://www.homestartgarioch.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=SC022057).