--- title: "Rural Housing Scotland — check charity number SC031239 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rural Housing Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC031239. 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/rural-housing-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:18:50.288Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rural Housing Scotland is a registered charity (number SC031239) 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 £242,284 (year ending 2023-03-31). 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 Rural Housing Scotland? Registered charity number SC031239 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2023-03-31) £242,284 Website [www.ruralhousingscotland.org](http://www.ruralhousingscotland.org/) ## What does Rural Housing Scotland do? To assist rural communities in Scotland to relieve poverty by alleviating rural homelessness, poor housing conditions, other housing needs, and related problems. ## What causes is Rural Housing Scotland 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 Rural Housing Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rural Housing Scotland 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=rural-housing-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ruralhousingscotland.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rural Housing Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Rural Housing Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC031239) 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 Rural Housing Scotland's charity number? Rural Housing Scotland's charity number is SC031239. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC031239? Search SC031239 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 Rural Housing Scotland do? To assist rural communities in Scotland to relieve poverty by alleviating rural homelessness, poor housing conditions, other housing needs, and related problems. Does Rural Housing Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rural Housing Scotland. 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 Rural Housing Scotland? Rural Housing Scotland's website is http://www.ruralhousingscotland.org — 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=SC031239).