--- title: "East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project — check charity number SC003159 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003159. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the prof" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-lothian-care-accommodation-project retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:01:13.708Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project is a registered charity (number SC003159) 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 £10,935,534 (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 East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project? Registered charity number SC003159 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,935,534 Website [www.elcap.org](http://www.elcap.org/) ## What does East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project do? To provide relied to those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage by providing services for people who require care and support in the activities of daily living, together with advice and assistance to others involved in their care. To promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that end to bring together representatives of statutory authorities and voluntary agencies engages in the furtherance of an of the above purposes ## What causes is East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project 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 East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project 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=east-lothian-care-accommodation-project&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.elcap.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project a legitimate charity? Yes. East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003159) 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 East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project's charity number? East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project's charity number is SC003159. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003159? Search SC003159 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 East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project do? To provide relied to those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage by providing services for people who require care and support in the activities of daily living, together with advice and assistance to others involved in their care. To promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that end to bring together representatives of statutory authorities and voluntary agencies engages in the furtherance of an of the above purposes Does East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project. 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 East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project? East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project's website is http://www.elcap.org — 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=SC003159).