Starter Packs Glasgow
Starter Packs Glasgow is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Glasgow City.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Starter Packs Glasgow?
- Registered charity number
- SC029961
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £498,660
- Website
- www.starterpacks.org.uk
What does Starter Packs Glasgow do?
Starter Packs Glasgow started in March 2000 as a charity that was designed to support people moving on from homelessness and into a new tenancy. A pack of essential household items would be delivered when the recipient was given the new keys to their new home. The packs were designed to help people settle in quickly, alleviate the financial burden of having to buy all these items at one time along with the stress that goes with it and help break the cycle of homelessness. In the last financial year we directly supported 1600 Households across our city (2400 people, 600 of whom were children)…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Starter Packs Glasgow a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Starter Packs Glasgow is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029961) 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 Starter Packs Glasgow's charity number?
- Starter Packs Glasgow's charity number is SC029961. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC029961?
- Search SC029961 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 Starter Packs Glasgow do?
- Starter Packs Glasgow started in March 2000 as a charity that was designed to support people moving on from homelessness and into a new tenancy. A pack of essential household items would be delivered when the recipient was given the new keys to their new home. The packs were designed to help people settle in quickly, alleviate the financial burden of having to buy all these items at one time along with the stress that goes with it and help break the cycle of homelessness. In the last financial year we directly supported 1600 Households across our city (2400 people, 600 of whom were children)…
- Does Starter Packs Glasgow have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Starter Packs Glasgow. 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 Starter Packs Glasgow?
- Starter Packs Glasgow's website is http://www.starterpacks.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.