--- title: "Home-Start Glasgow South — check charity number SC030131 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start Glasgow South a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC030131. the advancement of health charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-glasgow-south retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:04:56.284Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start Glasgow South is a registered charity (number SC030131) 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 health; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £629,532 (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 Glasgow South? Registered charity number SC030131 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £629,532 Website [www.homestartglasgowsouth.org.uk](http://www.homestartglasgowsouth.org.uk/) ## What does Home-Start Glasgow South do? Home-Start Glasgow South (HSGS) is a leading family support charity working across Glasgow South. Each year, we assist in the region of 300 families and 700 children. We believe that “childhood can’t wait” and that every child deserves the best possible start in life. We deliver person centred support, to vulnerable children up to the age of 8 and their families. Our support model is based on providing volunteer support directly within the family home, for up to three hours each week. Our main programme • Intensive Family Support Work • Weekly antenatal and perinatal groups across Glasgow… ## What causes is Home-Start Glasgow South registered for? the advancement of healththe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe 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 Glasgow South yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Glasgow South 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-glasgow-south&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homestartglasgowsouth.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start Glasgow South a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start Glasgow South is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC030131) 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 Glasgow South's charity number? Home-Start Glasgow South's charity number is SC030131. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC030131? Search SC030131 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 Glasgow South do? Home-Start Glasgow South (HSGS) is a leading family support charity working across Glasgow South. Each year, we assist in the region of 300 families and 700 children. We believe that “childhood can’t wait” and that every child deserves the best possible start in life. We deliver person centred support, to vulnerable children up to the age of 8 and their families. Our support model is based on providing volunteer support directly within the family home, for up to three hours each week. Our main programme • Intensive Family Support Work • Weekly antenatal and perinatal groups across Glasgow… Does Home-Start Glasgow South have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Glasgow South. 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 Glasgow South? Home-Start Glasgow South's website is http://www.homestartglasgowsouth.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=SC030131).