--- title: "Haddington and District Day Centre — check charity number SC008233 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Haddington and District Day Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008233. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — o" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/haddington-and-district-day-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:18:20.313Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Haddington and District Day Centre is a registered charity (number SC008233) 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 £243,935 (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 Haddington and District Day Centre? Registered charity number SC008233 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £243,935 Website [www.aeldc.org.uk/day-centres](http://www.aeldc.org.uk/day-centres) ## What does Haddington and District Day Centre do? Our charity provides a safe environment for older adults living in the community to maintain their independence and continue to live at home for as long as is possible. We offer appropriate activities and services and provide transport to and from the day centre. We offer an outreach service for clients unable to attend which gives respite to carers. We are a client led service and the activities etc are provided from their own preferences and choices. ## What causes is Haddington and District Day Centre 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 Haddington and District Day Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Haddington and District Day Centre 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=haddington-and-district-day-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.aeldc.org.uk/day-centres) ## Frequently asked questions Is Haddington and District Day Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Haddington and District Day Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008233) 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 Haddington and District Day Centre's charity number? Haddington and District Day Centre's charity number is SC008233. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008233? Search SC008233 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 Haddington and District Day Centre do? Our charity provides a safe environment for older adults living in the community to maintain their independence and continue to live at home for as long as is possible. We offer appropriate activities and services and provide transport to and from the day centre. We offer an outreach service for clients unable to attend which gives respite to carers. We are a client led service and the activities etc are provided from their own preferences and choices. Does Haddington and District Day Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Haddington and District Day Centre. 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 Haddington and District Day Centre? Haddington and District Day Centre's website is http://www.aeldc.org.uk/day-centres — 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=SC008233).