--- title: "Leith Community Fund — check charity number SC051023 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Leith Community Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051023. 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/leith-community-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:41:45.785Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Leith Community Fund is a registered charity (number SC051023) 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; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £5,076 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Community Fund? Registered charity number SC051023 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £5,076 ## What does Leith Community Fund do? The Leith Community Fund is set up to enhance advancement of education, community development and relief for those in need by reason of ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage within the wider Leith area. ## What causes is Leith Community Fund registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Leith Community Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Leith Community Fund 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-community-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Leith Community Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Leith Community Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051023) 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 Community Fund's charity number? Leith Community Fund's charity number is SC051023. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051023? Search SC051023 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 Community Fund do? The Leith Community Fund is set up to enhance advancement of education, community development and relief for those in need by reason of ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage within the wider Leith area. Does Leith Community Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leith Community Fund. 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 Community Fund? Leith Community Fund 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=SC051023).