--- title: "Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD — check charity number SC000986 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000986. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-perth-and-kinross-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:06:08.845Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD is a registered charity (number SC000986) 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 £300,998 (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 Perth and Kinross LTD? Registered charity number SC000986 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Perth And Kinross Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £300,998 Website [www.homestartperthandkinross.org.uk](http://www.homestartperthandkinross.org.uk/) ## What does Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD do? Home-Start Perth and Kinross’s charitable purposes focus on safeguarding the mental and physical health and wellbeing of children up to 5 years of age whose families need support to overcome difficulties. These objects are pursued though delivery of services designed to support families with the challenges they encounter in parenting, to promote awareness around standards and approaches in childcare and the various local organisations which can assist families, and to help relieve ill health and need amongst children and parents. We co-ordinate the provision of peer support in family homes an… ## What causes is Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD 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-perth-and-kinross-ltd&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homestartperthandkinross.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000986) 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 Perth and Kinross LTD's charity number? Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD's charity number is SC000986. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000986? Search SC000986 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 Perth and Kinross LTD do? Home-Start Perth and Kinross’s charitable purposes focus on safeguarding the mental and physical health and wellbeing of children up to 5 years of age whose families need support to overcome difficulties. These objects are pursued though delivery of services designed to support families with the challenges they encounter in parenting, to promote awareness around standards and approaches in childcare and the various local organisations which can assist families, and to help relieve ill health and need amongst children and parents. We co-ordinate the provision of peer support in family homes an… Does Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD. 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 Perth and Kinross LTD? Home-Start Perth and Kinross LTD's website is http://www.homestartperthandkinross.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=SC000986).