--- title: "Forestbank Community Education Assoc — check charity number SC017013 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Forestbank Community Education Assoc a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC017013. the advancement of education charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/forestbank-community-education-assoc retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:57:57.701Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Forestbank Community Education Assoc is a registered charity (number SC017013) 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 health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £8,564 (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 Forestbank Community Education Assoc? Registered charity number SC017013 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £8,564 ## What does Forestbank Community Education Assoc do? To advance education and to provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation where such provision or assistance in provision to members of the local Community. ## What causes is Forestbank Community Education Assoc registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Forestbank Community Education Assoc yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Forestbank Community Education Assoc 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=forestbank-community-education-assoc&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Forestbank Community Education Assoc a legitimate charity? Yes. Forestbank Community Education Assoc is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC017013) 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 Forestbank Community Education Assoc's charity number? Forestbank Community Education Assoc's charity number is SC017013. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC017013? Search SC017013 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 Forestbank Community Education Assoc do? To advance education and to provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation where such provision or assistance in provision to members of the local Community. Does Forestbank Community Education Assoc have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Forestbank Community Education Assoc. 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 Forestbank Community Education Assoc? Forestbank Community Education Assoc 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=SC017013).