--- title: "The Lodging House Mission — check charity number SC017283 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Lodging House Mission a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC017283. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lodging-house-mission retrieved: 2026-08-26T19:47:06.877Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Lodging House Mission is a registered charity (number SC017283) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £494,841 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 The Lodging House Mission? Registered charity number SC017283 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £494,841 Website [www.lhm-glasgow.org.uk](http://www.lhm-glasgow.org.uk/) ## What does The Lodging House Mission do? The LHM's principal objects are to relieve exclusion and to alleviate the living conditions of those vulnerable to homelessness as well as those suffering from social isolation in Glasgow by providing a range of services meeting their varied needs thus enabling them to find ways to reintegrate into mainstream society. All this is encapsulated in the following mission statement - Our mission is to reduce the harm caused by homelessness, social exclusion and poverty in Glasgow by providing a safe, welcoming place where service users can meet in a non judgement environment and benefit from Food,… ## What causes is The Lodging House Mission registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lodging House Mission yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lodging House Mission 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=the-lodging-house-mission&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lhm-glasgow.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lodging House Mission a legitimate charity? Yes. The Lodging House Mission is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017283) 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 The Lodging House Mission's charity number? The Lodging House Mission's charity number is SC017283. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC017283? Search SC017283 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 The Lodging House Mission do? The LHM's principal objects are to relieve exclusion and to alleviate the living conditions of those vulnerable to homelessness as well as those suffering from social isolation in Glasgow by providing a range of services meeting their varied needs thus enabling them to find ways to reintegrate into mainstream society. All this is encapsulated in the following mission statement - Our mission is to reduce the harm caused by homelessness, social exclusion and poverty in Glasgow by providing a safe, welcoming place where service users can meet in a non judgement environment and benefit from Food,… Does The Lodging House Mission have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lodging House Mission. 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 The Lodging House Mission? The Lodging House Mission's website is http://www.lhm-glasgow.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=SC017283).