LifeCare
LifeCare is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about LifeCare?
- Registered charity number
- SC012641
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £2,019,143
What does LifeCare do?
The principal objects for which the Company is established are to promote, provide, support and assist in the care and welfare of older persons and carers in the City of Edinburgh, its Environs and throughout Scotland (by maintaining, developing and providing care, support and community services and facilities which meet the evolving needs of older persons and carers, including inter-generational work) and to fulfil the following charitable purposes 1 the relief and support of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage 2 the provision of…
What causes is LifeCare registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for LifeCare yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. LifeCare 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is LifeCare a legitimate charity?
- Yes. LifeCare is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012641) 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 LifeCare's charity number?
- LifeCare's charity number is SC012641. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC012641?
- Search SC012641 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 LifeCare do?
- The principal objects for which the Company is established are to promote, provide, support and assist in the care and welfare of older persons and carers in the City of Edinburgh, its Environs and throughout Scotland (by maintaining, developing and providing care, support and community services and facilities which meet the evolving needs of older persons and carers, including inter-generational work) and to fulfil the following charitable purposes 1 the relief and support of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage 2 the provision of…
- Does LifeCare have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for LifeCare. 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 LifeCare?
- LifeCare's website is http://www.lifecare-edinburgh.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.