Is East Lothian Community Benefits a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists East Lothian Community Benefits as a registered charity (number SC053230) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is East Lothian Community Benefits's charity number?

East Lothian Community Benefits's charity number is SC053230. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053230?

Search SC053230 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.

Does East Lothian Community Benefits have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lothian Community Benefits. 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 Community Benefits?

East Lothian Community Benefits does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was East Lothian Community Benefits registered as a charity?

East Lothian Community Benefits was entered on the register on 26 March 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053230SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

East Lothian Community Benefits

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

East Lothian Community Benefits is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about East Lothian Community Benefits?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £60,903
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £58,429
Registered charity number: SC053230
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian

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East Lothian Community Benefits (number SC053230) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does East Lothian Community Benefits do?

The charity is set up to attract community benefit funds from on-shore and off-shore energy developers for the benefit of East Lothian as a whole. Grants will be delivered in due course in line with the charitable purposes/

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for East Lothian Community Benefits

Answers East Lothian Community Benefits gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 March 2024
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is East Lothian Community Benefits registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for East Lothian Community Benefits yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score East Lothian Community Benefits. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to East Lothian Community Benefits?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is East Lothian Community Benefits a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists East Lothian Community Benefits as a registered charity (number SC053230) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is East Lothian Community Benefits's charity number?: East Lothian Community Benefits's charity number is SC053230. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053230?: Search SC053230 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 Community Benefits do?: The charity is set up to attract community benefit funds from on-shore and off-shore energy developers for the benefit of East Lothian as a whole. Grants will be delivered in due course in line with the charitable purposes/
Does East Lothian Community Benefits have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lothian Community Benefits. 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 Community Benefits?: East Lothian Community Benefits does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was East Lothian Community Benefits registered as a charity?: East Lothian Community Benefits was entered on the register on 26 March 2024.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.