--- title: "Veterans Housing Scotland — check charity number SC008959 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Veterans Housing Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008959. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCo" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/veterans-housing-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:06:58.879Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Veterans Housing Scotland is a registered charity (number SC008959) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £4,864,441 (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 Veterans Housing Scotland? Registered charity number SC008959 Status Registered (active) Charity type Registered Society Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,864,441 Website [www.vhscot.org.uk](http://www.vhscot.org.uk/) ## What does Veterans Housing Scotland do? Veterans Housing Scotland will promote, advance and further the following charitable purposes:- The prevention or relief of :- (a) such persons who have previously served in the UK Armed Forces and who while serving or after completion of service have been or become disabled (veterans). and (b) dependents of veterans as the charity trustees may determine from time to time, in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by:- (i) the provision, construction, improvement and management of affordable rented homes. (ii) the provision of wellbeing support… ## What causes is Veterans Housing Scotland registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Veterans Housing Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Veterans 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=veterans-housing-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.vhscot.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Veterans Housing Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Veterans Housing Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008959) 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 Veterans Housing Scotland's charity number? Veterans Housing Scotland's charity number is SC008959. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008959? Search SC008959 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 Veterans Housing Scotland do? Veterans Housing Scotland will promote, advance and further the following charitable purposes:- The prevention or relief of :- (a) such persons who have previously served in the UK Armed Forces and who while serving or after completion of service have been or become disabled (veterans). and (b) dependents of veterans as the charity trustees may determine from time to time, in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by:- (i) the provision, construction, improvement and management of affordable rented homes. (ii) the provision of wellbeing support… Does Veterans Housing Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Veterans 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 Veterans Housing Scotland? Veterans Housing Scotland's website is http://www.vhscot.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=SC008959).