--- title: "Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre — check charity number SC022867 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC022867. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/drylaw-neighbourhood-centre retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:12:03.030Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre is a registered charity (number SC022867) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £173,426 (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 Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre? Registered charity number SC022867 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £173,426 Website [www.drylawnc.org.uk](http://www.drylawnc.org.uk/) ## What does Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre do? We aim to be the heart of the communities of Drylaw and Telford. We achieve this by running events and activities which the community want and need. Centre users are: - Educated and entertained = Fed and watered - Kept warm = Connected to other local people and able to increase their social networks = Welcomed when they arrive = Developing skills or learning new ones = Empowered to have a voice and are listened to - Able to shape the services/activities we deliver and have a sense of ownership of the Centre = Feel proud of their Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre. ## What causes is Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre 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=drylaw-neighbourhood-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.drylawnc.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC022867) 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 Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre's charity number? Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre's charity number is SC022867. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC022867? Search SC022867 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 Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre do? We aim to be the heart of the communities of Drylaw and Telford. We achieve this by running events and activities which the community want and need. Centre users are: - Educated and entertained = Fed and watered - Kept warm = Connected to other local people and able to increase their social networks = Welcomed when they arrive = Developing skills or learning new ones = Empowered to have a voice and are listened to - Able to shape the services/activities we deliver and have a sense of ownership of the Centre = Feel proud of their Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre. Does Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre. 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 Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre? Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre's website is http://www.drylawnc.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=SC022867).