--- title: "Leith Civic Trust — check charity number SC027850 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leith Civic Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027850. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/leith-civic-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:38:35.631Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leith Civic Trust is a registered charity (number SC027850) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £500 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Leith Civic Trust? Registered charity number SC027850 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £500 Website [www.leithcivictrust.org](http://www.leithcivictrust.org/) ## What does Leith Civic Trust do? To encourage interest from both locals and visitors in the wonderful history and heritage of Leith and also to take care of the area. ## What causes is Leith Civic Trust registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leith Civic Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leith Civic Trust 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=leith-civic-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.leithcivictrust.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leith Civic Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Leith Civic Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027850) 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 Leith Civic Trust's charity number? Leith Civic Trust's charity number is SC027850. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027850? Search SC027850 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 Leith Civic Trust do? To encourage interest from both locals and visitors in the wonderful history and heritage of Leith and also to take care of the area. Does Leith Civic Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leith Civic Trust. 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 Leith Civic Trust? Leith Civic Trust's website is http://www.leithcivictrust.org — 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=SC027850).