--- title: "East Lothian Community Benefits — check charity number SC053230 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Lothian Community Benefits a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053230. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-lothian-community-benefits retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:04:41.378Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Lothian Community Benefits is a registered charity (number SC053230) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £60,903 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Community Benefits? Registered charity number SC053230 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £60,903 ## 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/ ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Lothian Community Benefits 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-community-benefits&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Lothian Community Benefits a legitimate charity? Yes. East Lothian Community Benefits is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053230) 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 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. 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=SC053230).