--- title: "Lead Scotland — check charity number SC003949 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lead Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003949. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lead-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:15:03.420Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lead Scotland is a registered charity (number SC003949) 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. Its latest reported income was £957,085 (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 Lead Scotland? Registered charity number SC003949 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £957,085 Website [www.lead.org.uk](http://www.lead.org.uk/) ## What does Lead Scotland do? Lead Scotland helps disabled people and carers to learn, connect with others and reach their potential. We offer friendly one-to-one learning, befriending, digital skills and information services across Scotland. Our team supports people to build confidence, gain new skills and take part in their communities. We also listen to people’s experiences and use what we learn to influence change, helping to make Scotland a more equal and inclusive place for everyone. ## What causes is Lead Scotland registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lead Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lead Scotland 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=lead-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lead.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lead Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Lead Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003949) 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 Lead Scotland's charity number? Lead Scotland's charity number is SC003949. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003949? Search SC003949 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 Lead Scotland do? Lead Scotland helps disabled people and carers to learn, connect with others and reach their potential. We offer friendly one-to-one learning, befriending, digital skills and information services across Scotland. Our team supports people to build confidence, gain new skills and take part in their communities. We also listen to people’s experiences and use what we learn to influence change, helping to make Scotland a more equal and inclusive place for everyone. Does Lead Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lead Scotland. 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 Lead Scotland? Lead Scotland's website is http://www.lead.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](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=SC003949).