East Lothian Messenger
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
East Lothian Messenger is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about East Lothian Messenger?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £625
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £1,315
- Registered charity number
- SC020820
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- East Lothian
Quick answer
What does East Lothian Messenger do?
We were set up to record items from printed local newspapers so that blind or visually impaired people could listen to the local news even if they could not read a printed version. We have 5 recording teams, each led by a technical controller who uses a laptop attached to a mixer. Each team has an editor who selects the items for recording. We select articles from two local newspapers, record them onto USB sticks and post them out to visually impaired people in East Lothian, as well as a few people who have moved away from the county but are still interested in the area. Other volunteers copy…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for East Lothian Messenger
Answers East Lothian Messenger gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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
- Also known as
- East Lothian Messenger Talking Newspaper
- Where it says it operates
- East Lothian
What causes is East Lothian Messenger registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is East Lothian Messenger a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists East Lothian Messenger as a registered charity (number SC020820) 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 Messenger's charity number?
- East Lothian Messenger's charity number is SC020820. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC020820?
- Search SC020820 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 Messenger do?
- We were set up to record items from printed local newspapers so that blind or visually impaired people could listen to the local news even if they could not read a printed version. We have 5 recording teams, each led by a technical controller who uses a laptop attached to a mixer. Each team has an editor who selects the items for recording. We select articles from two local newspapers, record them onto USB sticks and post them out to visually impaired people in East Lothian, as well as a few people who have moved away from the county but are still interested in the area. Other volunteers copy…
- Does East Lothian Messenger have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lothian Messenger. 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 Messenger?
- East Lothian Messenger 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 Messenger registered as a charity?
- East Lothian Messenger was entered on the register on 7 December 1992.
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.