--- title: "Life Community Edinburgh — check charity number SC053166 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Life Community Edinburgh a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053166. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/life-community-edinburgh retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:47:52.788Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Life Community Edinburgh is a registered charity (number SC053166) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of religion; the advancement of citizenship or community development. 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 Life Community Edinburgh? Registered charity number SC053166 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does Life Community Edinburgh do? The charity operates as the community of Life Church Edinburgh. Building on existing activity, in collaboration with key partners it is developing support to fulfil its charitable purposes. • Community Meals - Weekly meals support local people dealing with the challenges of homelessness, poverty or loneliness. We aim to develop this throughout the week by providing more meals, and additional support services related to health, social welfare, finance, faith etc. • Student Support - Situated in a densely populated student area the charity provides a wide range of support as… ## What causes is Life Community Edinburgh registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Life Community Edinburgh yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Life Community Edinburgh 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=life-community-edinburgh&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Life Community Edinburgh a legitimate charity? Yes. Life Community Edinburgh is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053166) 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 Life Community Edinburgh's charity number? Life Community Edinburgh's charity number is SC053166. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053166? Search SC053166 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 Life Community Edinburgh do? The charity operates as the community of Life Church Edinburgh. Building on existing activity, in collaboration with key partners it is developing support to fulfil its charitable purposes. • Community Meals - Weekly meals support local people dealing with the challenges of homelessness, poverty or loneliness. We aim to develop this throughout the week by providing more meals, and additional support services related to health, social welfare, finance, faith etc. • Student Support - Situated in a densely populated student area the charity provides a wide range of support as… Does Life Community Edinburgh have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Life Community Edinburgh. 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 Life Community Edinburgh? Life Community Edinburgh 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=SC053166).