--- title: "Lanarkshire Chinese Association — check charity number SC029816 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lanarkshire Chinese Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC029816. the advancement of education charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lanarkshire-chinese-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:19:28.845Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lanarkshire Chinese Association is a registered charity (number SC029816) 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 £7,500 (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 Lanarkshire Chinese Association? Registered charity number SC029816 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £7,500 ## What does Lanarkshire Chinese Association do? The purpose of the Lanarkshire Chinese Association is to reduce isolation faced by the Chinese community in Lanarkshire, to promote cultural awareness, and to address gaps in service provision through education, social activities and working in partnership with various public and voluntary agencies ## What causes is Lanarkshire Chinese Association registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lanarkshire Chinese Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lanarkshire Chinese 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=lanarkshire-chinese-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lanarkshire Chinese Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Lanarkshire Chinese Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC029816) 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 Lanarkshire Chinese Association's charity number? Lanarkshire Chinese Association's charity number is SC029816. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC029816? Search SC029816 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 Lanarkshire Chinese Association do? The purpose of the Lanarkshire Chinese Association is to reduce isolation faced by the Chinese community in Lanarkshire, to promote cultural awareness, and to address gaps in service provision through education, social activities and working in partnership with various public and voluntary agencies Does Lanarkshire Chinese Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lanarkshire Chinese 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 Lanarkshire Chinese Association? Lanarkshire Chinese 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=SC029816).