Las
Las is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Las?
- Registered charity number
- SC046387
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £61,897
What does Las do?
1. Fostering creative excellence in all written, spoken and broadcast language media in Scotland. 2. Encouraging awareness of contemporary literature and oral literature traditions in all languages of Scotland and in all sectors of society. 3. Increasing knowledge of Scotland's literary heritage. 4. Advancing education in formal and informal settings by these means. 5. Promoting writers and writing in their local, national and international contexts. 6. Advancing publishing in Scotland as a vital part of our literary, educational and cultural infrastructure
What causes is Las registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Las yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Las 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Las a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Las is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046387) 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 Las's charity number?
- Las's charity number is SC046387. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC046387?
- Search SC046387 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 Las do?
- 1. Fostering creative excellence in all written, spoken and broadcast language media in Scotland. 2. Encouraging awareness of contemporary literature and oral literature traditions in all languages of Scotland and in all sectors of society. 3. Increasing knowledge of Scotland's literary heritage. 4. Advancing education in formal and informal settings by these means. 5. Promoting writers and writing in their local, national and international contexts. 6. Advancing publishing in Scotland as a vital part of our literary, educational and cultural infrastructure
- Does Las have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Las. 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 Las?
- Las's website is http://www.literaturealliancescotland.co.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.