Layc
Layc is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Layc?
- Registered charity number
- SC009193
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £375,349
- Website
- www.layc.org.uk
What does Layc do?
Our charitable aim is: 'to provide benefit to children and young people in Edinburgh and the Lothians to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for children and young people.' We achieve this through three core service areas: - Training and Capacity Building - Support and Information - Advocacy and Representation
What causes is Layc registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Layc yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Layc 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 Layc a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Layc is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009193) 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 Layc's charity number?
- Layc's charity number is SC009193. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC009193?
- Search SC009193 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 Layc do?
- Our charitable aim is: 'to provide benefit to children and young people in Edinburgh and the Lothians to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for children and young people.' We achieve this through three core service areas: - Training and Capacity Building - Support and Information - Advocacy and Representation
- Does Layc have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Layc. 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 Layc?
- Layc's website is http://www.layc.org.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.