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Registered charity · No. SC016886Unincorporated associationCity of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association

Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association is a registered charity (number SC016886) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £3,798 (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 Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association?

Registered charity number
SC016886
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£3,798

What does Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association do?

To provide welfare, educational, and companionship services to older members of the Chinese community in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas through lunch club and engaging activities and outings

What causes is Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association a legitimate charity?
Yes. Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016886) 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 Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association's charity number?
Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association's charity number is SC016886. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016886?
Search SC016886 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 Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association do?
To provide welfare, educational, and companionship services to older members of the Chinese community in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas through lunch club and engaging activities and outings
Does Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association. 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 Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association?
Edinburgh Chinese Elderly Support Association 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.