Is East Lothian Countryside Volunteers a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists East Lothian Countryside Volunteers as a registered charity (number SC044495) 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 Countryside Volunteers's charity number?

East Lothian Countryside Volunteers's charity number is SC044495. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044495?

Search SC044495 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 Countryside Volunteers have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lothian Countryside Volunteers. 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 Countryside Volunteers?

East Lothian Countryside Volunteers's website listed in our register data is http://www.elcv.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

Registered charity · No. SC044495SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

East Lothian Countryside Volunteers

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

East Lothian Countryside Volunteers is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about East Lothian Countryside Volunteers?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-30: £1,051
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-30: £3,690
Registered charity number: SC044495
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.elcv.org.uk

Quick answer

East Lothian Countryside Volunteers (number SC044495) 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 Countryside Volunteers do?

To support the enhancement and maintenance of the natural heritage within EastLothian, mainly by seeking funding for projects the ELC rangers consider worthwhile, and contributing to local forums and publications

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for East Lothian Countryside Volunteers

Answers East Lothian Countryside Volunteers gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 10 December 2013
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is East Lothian Countryside Volunteers registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for East Lothian Countryside Volunteers yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score East Lothian Countryside Volunteers. 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 Countryside Volunteers?

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Lothian Countryside Volunteers a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists East Lothian Countryside Volunteers as a registered charity (number SC044495) 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 Countryside Volunteers's charity number?: East Lothian Countryside Volunteers's charity number is SC044495. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044495?: Search SC044495 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 Countryside Volunteers do?: To support the enhancement and maintenance of the natural heritage within EastLothian, mainly by seeking funding for projects the ELC rangers consider worthwhile, and contributing to local forums and publications
Does East Lothian Countryside Volunteers have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lothian Countryside Volunteers. 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 Countryside Volunteers?: East Lothian Countryside Volunteers's website listed in our register data is http://www.elcv.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was East Lothian Countryside Volunteers registered as a charity?: East Lothian Countryside Volunteers was entered on the register on 10 December 2013.

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.