--- title: "Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association — check charity number SC002842 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002842. 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/howden-ladywell-community-education-association retrieved: 2026-08-25T00:16:15.539Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association is a registered charity (number SC002842) 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. Its latest reported income was £678 (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 Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association? Registered charity number SC002842 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £678 ## What does Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association do? The objects of the Association are:- (a) To advance education and to provide, or assist in the provision of, facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupation, where such provision or assistance in provision - (i) is in the interests of Social Welfare. and (ii) is made with the object of improving the conditions of life of the members of the community in the area of benefit. and for those purposes to associate with the Lothian Regional Council (referred to later as 'the Council'), voluntary organisations and inhabitants in the area of benefit. (b) To co-operate with the Council and i… ## What causes is Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association 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=howden-ladywell-community-education-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002842) 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 Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association's charity number? Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association's charity number is SC002842. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002842? Search SC002842 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 Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association do? The objects of the Association are:- (a) To advance education and to provide, or assist in the provision of, facilities for recreation or other leisure-time occupation, where such provision or assistance in provision - (i) is in the interests of Social Welfare. and (ii) is made with the object of improving the conditions of life of the members of the community in the area of benefit. and for those purposes to associate with the Lothian Regional Council (referred to later as 'the Council'), voluntary organisations and inhabitants in the area of benefit. (b) To co-operate with the Council and i… Does Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association. 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 Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association? Howden & Ladywell Community Education Association 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=SC002842).