--- title: "Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) — check charity number SC046977 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046977. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Falkirk. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/laurieston-old-folks-welfare-association-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:32:52.315Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC046977) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £10,000 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO)? Registered charity number SC046977 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Falkirk Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £10,000 ## What does Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) do? Our asscociation was set up more than 60 years ago with the aim of providing facilities for the use of all the pensioners in our village. We own our hall and rely on fundraisers and donations to keep us afloat. We have weekly coffee mornings (Thursdays), an annual outing in June, several concerts throughout the year and have other fundraisers such as raffles and bring and buy sales. Our members can have the use of our hall for any occasion eg Wedding Anniversaries, birthdays free of charge. Our hall is used by other groups eg Art Club, Astronomers Club as well as for childrens parties, baby s… ## What causes is Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) 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=laurieston-old-folks-welfare-association-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046977) 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 Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO)'s charity number? Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO)'s charity number is SC046977. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046977? Search SC046977 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 Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) do? Our asscociation was set up more than 60 years ago with the aim of providing facilities for the use of all the pensioners in our village. We own our hall and rely on fundraisers and donations to keep us afloat. We have weekly coffee mornings (Thursdays), an annual outing in June, several concerts throughout the year and have other fundraisers such as raffles and bring and buy sales. Our members can have the use of our hall for any occasion eg Wedding Anniversaries, birthdays free of charge. Our hall is used by other groups eg Art Club, Astronomers Club as well as for childrens parties, baby s… Does Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO). 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 Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO)? Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) 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=SC046977).