--- title: "Elmc — check charity number SC049653 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Elmc a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049653. the advancement of health 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/elmc retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:09:24.968Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Elmc is a registered charity (number SC049653) 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 health; the saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £3 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Elmc? Registered charity number SC049653 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £3 ## What does Elmc do? The ELMC promotes Advocacy, Education and Research into the field of Lifestyle Medicine by providing support and a networking platform for properly constituted National Lifestyle Medicine Organisations. It will do this by: Supporting development of country Lifestyle Medicine organisations, Collecting and sharing research, Providing online educational forums on lifestyle medicine related matters, Publishing regular e-newsletters for exchange of ideas and information, Providing educational and networking opportunities and hosting events, both online and in person. ## What causes is Elmc registered for? the advancement of healththe saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Elmc yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Elmc 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=elmc&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Elmc a legitimate charity? Yes. Elmc is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049653) 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 Elmc's charity number? Elmc's charity number is SC049653. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049653? Search SC049653 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 Elmc do? The ELMC promotes Advocacy, Education and Research into the field of Lifestyle Medicine by providing support and a networking platform for properly constituted National Lifestyle Medicine Organisations. It will do this by: Supporting development of country Lifestyle Medicine organisations, Collecting and sharing research, Providing online educational forums on lifestyle medicine related matters, Publishing regular e-newsletters for exchange of ideas and information, Providing educational and networking opportunities and hosting events, both online and in person. Does Elmc have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Elmc. 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 Elmc? Elmc 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=SC049653).