--- title: "Elcan — check charity number SC055099 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Elcan a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055099. the advancement of education 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/elcan retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:40:32.057Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Elcan is a registered charity (number SC055099) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 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 Elcan? Registered charity number SC055099 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Lothian Website [eastlothianclimatehub.org](https://eastlothianclimatehub.org/) ## What does Elcan do? The organisation’s purposes are: 1 The advancement of education. to promote, sustain and increase individual and collective knowledge and understanding of the climate and nature emergencies and to support the development and sharing of the knowledge and skills required to build resilient communities across East Lothian. 2 The advancement of environmental protection and improvement for the public benefit in East Lothian, in particular by: Raising awareness and understanding of environmental issues among people and organisations in communities across East Lothian, Encouraging and facilitati… ## What causes is Elcan registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Elcan yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Elcan 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=elcan&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://eastlothianclimatehub.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Elcan a legitimate charity? Yes. Elcan is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055099) 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 Elcan's charity number? Elcan's charity number is SC055099. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055099? Search SC055099 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 Elcan do? The organisation’s purposes are: 1 The advancement of education. to promote, sustain and increase individual and collective knowledge and understanding of the climate and nature emergencies and to support the development and sharing of the knowledge and skills required to build resilient communities across East Lothian. 2 The advancement of environmental protection and improvement for the public benefit in East Lothian, in particular by: Raising awareness and understanding of environmental issues among people and organisations in communities across East Lothian, Encouraging and facilitati… Does Elcan have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Elcan. 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 Elcan? Elcan's website is https://eastlothianclimatehub.org/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC055099).