--- title: "Lha — check charity number SC055344 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lha a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055344. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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/lha retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:51:10.408Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lha is a registered charity (number SC055344) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Lha? Registered charity number SC055344 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Website [lamontheritageassociation.org.uk](http://lamontheritageassociation.org.uk/) ## What does Lha do? The Association's purposes are: a) to build a collaborative online community actively engaged in the exploration, recording and online presentation of Lamont history and heritage. b) to develop an evolving story of the people of the historic Clan Lamont and its worldwide descendants. c) to create and maintain an online resource bank of Lamont-related material. d) to assist members in their family tree research. to promote and support heritage studies in Cowal and other places of Lamont interest in Scotland. e) to promote social, cultural and educational events. f) to raise the profile of… ## What causes is Lha registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lha yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lha 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=lha&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://lamontheritageassociation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lha a legitimate charity? Yes. Lha is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055344) 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 Lha's charity number? Lha's charity number is SC055344. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055344? Search SC055344 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 Lha do? The Association's purposes are: a) to build a collaborative online community actively engaged in the exploration, recording and online presentation of Lamont history and heritage. b) to develop an evolving story of the people of the historic Clan Lamont and its worldwide descendants. c) to create and maintain an online resource bank of Lamont-related material. d) to assist members in their family tree research. to promote and support heritage studies in Cowal and other places of Lamont interest in Scotland. e) to promote social, cultural and educational events. f) to raise the profile of… Does Lha have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lha. 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 Lha? Lha's website is http://lamontheritageassociation.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=SC055344).