--- title: "Home-Start Kirkcaldy — check charity number SC020659 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start Kirkcaldy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020659. the prevention or relief of poverty 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-kirkcaldy retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:03:57.771Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start Kirkcaldy is a registered charity (number SC020659) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £145,083 (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 Kirkcaldy? Registered charity number SC020659 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £145,083 ## What does Home-Start Kirkcaldy do? The charity is set up to support families with young children through home-visiting volunteers and support groups. Volunteers visit families at home each week, supporting parents in situations as diverse as isolation, bereavement, multiple births, illness, disability or who are just finding parenting a struggle. They provide non-judgemental practical and emotional support and help build the family’s confidence and ability to cope. Home-Start Kirkaldy aims to: Reduce family isolation and increase social support networks Strengthen parent-child relationships Improve parents’ physical health a… ## What causes is Home-Start Kirkcaldy registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Kirkcaldy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Kirkcaldy 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-kirkcaldy&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start Kirkcaldy a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start Kirkcaldy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020659) 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 Kirkcaldy's charity number? Home-Start Kirkcaldy's charity number is SC020659. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020659? Search SC020659 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 Kirkcaldy do? The charity is set up to support families with young children through home-visiting volunteers and support groups. Volunteers visit families at home each week, supporting parents in situations as diverse as isolation, bereavement, multiple births, illness, disability or who are just finding parenting a struggle. They provide non-judgemental practical and emotional support and help build the family’s confidence and ability to cope. Home-Start Kirkaldy aims to: Reduce family isolation and increase social support networks Strengthen parent-child relationships Improve parents’ physical health a… Does Home-Start Kirkcaldy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Kirkcaldy. 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 Kirkcaldy? Home-Start Kirkcaldy 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=SC020659).