--- title: "Firsthand Lothian — check charity number SC020655 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Firsthand Lothian a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020655. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCom" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/firsthand-lothian retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:00:56.598Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Firsthand Lothian is a registered charity (number SC020655) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £200,948 (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 Firsthand Lothian? Registered charity number SC020655 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £200,948 Website [www.firsthand-lothian.org.uk](http://www.firsthand-lothian.org.uk/) ## What does Firsthand Lothian do? Working with families living across the city of Edinburgh, Firsthand Lothian delivers 1:1 tailored support to children and young people with disabilities. A worker /volunteer is matched with each child/young person, meeting up together for 3 hours every week for 6 months, doing activities and exploring new places etc which help the child/ young person achieve sustainable change. Firsthand Lothian also offers 3 strands of support for parent/ carers - Health and Well being Sessions, Parent and Carers on line meetings and short term 1:1 support to help isolated parent/carers explore and acc… ## What causes is Firsthand Lothian registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Firsthand Lothian yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Firsthand Lothian 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=firsthand-lothian&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.firsthand-lothian.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Firsthand Lothian a legitimate charity? Yes. Firsthand Lothian is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020655) 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 Firsthand Lothian's charity number? Firsthand Lothian's charity number is SC020655. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020655? Search SC020655 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 Firsthand Lothian do? Working with families living across the city of Edinburgh, Firsthand Lothian delivers 1:1 tailored support to children and young people with disabilities. A worker /volunteer is matched with each child/young person, meeting up together for 3 hours every week for 6 months, doing activities and exploring new places etc which help the child/ young person achieve sustainable change. Firsthand Lothian also offers 3 strands of support for parent/ carers - Health and Well being Sessions, Parent and Carers on line meetings and short term 1:1 support to help isolated parent/carers explore and acc… Does Firsthand Lothian have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Firsthand Lothian. 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 Firsthand Lothian? Firsthand Lothian's website is http://www.firsthand-lothian.org.uk — 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=SC020655).