--- title: "Home-Start South Aberdeenshire — check charity number SC022795 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Home-Start South Aberdeenshire a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC022795. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/home-start-south-aberdeenshire retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:10:15.328Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Home-Start South Aberdeenshire is a registered charity (number SC022795) 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 £106,296 (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 South Aberdeenshire? Registered charity number SC022795 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £106,296 Website [www.homestartsa.org.uk](http://www.homestartsa.org.uk/) ## What does Home-Start South Aberdeenshire do? We are set up to support families with young children who are experiencing difficulties such as isolation, poor mental health, financial hardship or other pressures. We aim to help families cope, build confidence and improve outcomes for children. We do this by recruiting, training and supporting local volunteers who provide practical and emotional support to families, mainly in their own homes or within the community. Support is tailored to each family’s needs and may include listening support, help with routines, parenting confidence, and signposting to other services. Our work helps redu… ## What causes is Home-Start South Aberdeenshire registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Home-Start South Aberdeenshire yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Home-Start South Aberdeenshire 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-south-aberdeenshire&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.homestartsa.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Home-Start South Aberdeenshire a legitimate charity? Yes. Home-Start South Aberdeenshire is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC022795) 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 South Aberdeenshire's charity number? Home-Start South Aberdeenshire's charity number is SC022795. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC022795? Search SC022795 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 South Aberdeenshire do? We are set up to support families with young children who are experiencing difficulties such as isolation, poor mental health, financial hardship or other pressures. We aim to help families cope, build confidence and improve outcomes for children. We do this by recruiting, training and supporting local volunteers who provide practical and emotional support to families, mainly in their own homes or within the community. Support is tailored to each family’s needs and may include listening support, help with routines, parenting confidence, and signposting to other services. Our work helps redu… Does Home-Start South Aberdeenshire have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Home-Start South Aberdeenshire. 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 South Aberdeenshire? Home-Start South Aberdeenshire's website is http://www.homestartsa.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=SC022795).