--- title: "Home-Start Orkney — check charity number SC030307 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start Orkney a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC030307. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompar" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-orkney retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:03:52.761Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start Orkney is a registered charity (number SC030307) 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; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £90,200 (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 Orkney? Registered charity number SC030307 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £90,200 ## What does Home-Start Orkney do? Home-Start Orkney is a voluntary charity supporting families with at least one child under five, aiming to provide early-intervention, emotional and practical support, helping parents feel less isolated and overwhelmed, and ensuring children’s early years are positive and nurturing. Promote the welfare of families with young children through home-visiting and community support. Focus on early intervention and prevention, strengthening parenting and resilience during the child’s crucial first years. ## What causes is Home-Start Orkney registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Orkney yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Orkney 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-orkney&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start Orkney a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start Orkney is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC030307) 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 Orkney's charity number? Home-Start Orkney's charity number is SC030307. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC030307? Search SC030307 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 Orkney do? Home-Start Orkney is a voluntary charity supporting families with at least one child under five, aiming to provide early-intervention, emotional and practical support, helping parents feel less isolated and overwhelmed, and ensuring children’s early years are positive and nurturing. Promote the welfare of families with young children through home-visiting and community support. Focus on early intervention and prevention, strengthening parenting and resilience during the child’s crucial first years. Does Home-Start Orkney have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Orkney. 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 Orkney? Home-Start Orkney 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=SC030307).