--- title: "New Start Oban — check charity number SC041339 | CharityCompare" description: "Is New Start Oban a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041339. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/new-start-oban retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:19:19.774Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer New Start Oban is a registered charity (number SC041339) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £1,127 (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 New Start Oban? Registered charity number SC041339 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,127 ## What does New Start Oban do? New Start Oban provides essential household items to homeless people who have been given a tenancy to help them make a new home. ## What causes is New Start Oban registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for New Start Oban yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. New Start Oban 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=new-start-oban&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is New Start Oban a legitimate charity? Yes. New Start Oban is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041339) 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 New Start Oban's charity number? New Start Oban's charity number is SC041339. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041339? Search SC041339 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 New Start Oban do? New Start Oban provides essential household items to homeless people who have been given a tenancy to help them make a new home. Does New Start Oban have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Start Oban. 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 New Start Oban? New Start Oban 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=SC041339).