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Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd

Edinburgh, Scotland Reg: SC008959 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd

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. and (iii) such other means as the charity trustees may from time to time determine 'dependents' means any person:- (i) to whom a veteran is married. (ii) who …

Founded
Headquarters
Edinburgh, Scotland
Foundation type
Registered Society

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 99%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)
£0.99
Program£0.99
Fundraising£0.01
99% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • Established in 1917, it is among the oldest health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd is a registered health nonprofit based in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1917 and has been operating for 109 years. Its registration number is SC008959. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £5M in annual revenue.

Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd's official registration number is SC008959, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 99% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1917 and has been active for 109 years.

Based on official tax filings, Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd has £5M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 1%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Registered Society. It has £5M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 99% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 96%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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. and (iii) such other means as the charity trustees may from time to time determine 'dependents' means any... Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1917.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £5M is well above the peer average of £1M.

You can verify Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd directly through its donation page (https://www.vhscot.org.uk/donate). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd is based in Edinburgh in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd was first registered in 1917, making it approximately 109 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
99% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
14
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£4.9M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£3.4M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£3.0M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£15.7M revenue
FY2022
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health this charity 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1917
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd

What is Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd?
Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd is a health registered society based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. 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. and (iii) such other means as the charity trustees may from time to time determine 'dependents' means any person:- (i) to whom a veteran is married. (ii) who is the civil partner of the veteran. or (iii) with whom the veteran is living as husband and wife or, where the veteran and other person are of the same sex, in an equivalent relationship. 'the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' VHS 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. and (iii) such other means as the charity trustees may from time to time determine 4.2 For the purpose of clause 4.1, 'dependents' means any person:- (i) to whom a veteran is married. (ii) who is the civil partner of the veteran. or (iii) with whom the veteran is living as husband and wife or, where the veteran and other person are of the same sex, in an equivalent relationship.
When was Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd founded?
Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd was founded in 1917.
Where is Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd located?
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
Is Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd trustworthy?
Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd's registration number?
Registration: SC008959 (United Kingdom).
What is Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd's website?
https://www.vhscot.org.uk
Are donations to Scottish Garden City Housing Society Ltd tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.