--- title: "Scotland’s Housing Network — check charity number SC042381 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scotland’s Housing Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042381. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scotland-s-housing-network retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:57:27.497Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scotland’s Housing Network is a registered charity (number SC042381) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £802,527 (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 Scotland’s Housing Network? Registered charity number SC042381 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £802,527 Website [www.scotlandshousingnetwork.org](http://www.scotlandshousingnetwork.org/) ## What does Scotland’s Housing Network do? The purpose of SHN is to support social landlords in Scotland to deliver customer-focused, efficient, and effective services that are of the highest quality and offer value for money. This purpose is furthered by: • Undertaking research, study and assessment to benchmark good practice in the provision of housing in Scotland. • Encouraging and facilitating the sharing of information and experience among Members to support good practice (now and in the future) in the provision of housing in Scotland. • Providing training, including to other organisations, in areas connected with the above. •… ## What causes is Scotland’s Housing Network registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scotland’s Housing Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scotland’s Housing Network 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=scotland-s-housing-network&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.scotlandshousingnetwork.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scotland’s Housing Network a legitimate charity? Yes. Scotland’s Housing Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042381) 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 Scotland’s Housing Network's charity number? Scotland’s Housing Network's charity number is SC042381. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042381? Search SC042381 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 Scotland’s Housing Network do? The purpose of SHN is to support social landlords in Scotland to deliver customer-focused, efficient, and effective services that are of the highest quality and offer value for money. This purpose is furthered by: • Undertaking research, study and assessment to benchmark good practice in the provision of housing in Scotland. • Encouraging and facilitating the sharing of information and experience among Members to support good practice (now and in the future) in the provision of housing in Scotland. • Providing training, including to other organisations, in areas connected with the above. •… Does Scotland’s Housing Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotland’s Housing Network. 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 Scotland’s Housing Network? Scotland’s Housing Network's website is http://www.scotlandshousingnetwork.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=SC042381).