--- title: "Kale — check charity number SC024561 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kale a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024561. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kale retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:50:47.976Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kale is a registered charity (number SC024561) 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 £62,906 (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 Kale? Registered charity number SC024561 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £62,906 ## What does Kale do? The Mercat Centre is a community building owned/run by Kilmuir & Logie Easter Action & Development Group the Group was established in 1996 directly as a result of need, the fragile rural community appears in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD). Directors are made up of local volunteers, whose aim is to improve the lives of those in the community. The Charity worked out of a Local Authority House, the group found they were out growing the house and began to fundraise in 2008 to build a purpose built building to house Projects/Services. With a lot of hard work & dedication from Di… ## What causes is Kale registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kale yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kale 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=kale&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kale a legitimate charity? Yes. Kale is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024561) 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 Kale's charity number? Kale's charity number is SC024561. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC024561? Search SC024561 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 Kale do? The Mercat Centre is a community building owned/run by Kilmuir & Logie Easter Action & Development Group the Group was established in 1996 directly as a result of need, the fragile rural community appears in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD). Directors are made up of local volunteers, whose aim is to improve the lives of those in the community. The Charity worked out of a Local Authority House, the group found they were out growing the house and began to fundraise in 2008 to build a purpose built building to house Projects/Services. With a lot of hard work & dedication from Di… Does Kale have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kale. 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 Kale? Kale 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=SC024561).