--- title: "Loch Arthur Ruth — check charity number SC048871 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Loch Arthur Ruth a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048871. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Charity" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/loch-arthur-ruth retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:02:20.612Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Loch Arthur Ruth is a registered charity (number SC048871) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £143,416 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Loch Arthur Ruth? Registered charity number SC048871 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £143,416 ## What does Loch Arthur Ruth do? To support co-workers or ex-co-workers of Loch Arthur Camphill Community Ltd once they have reached retirement age through grants. ## What causes is Loch Arthur Ruth registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Loch Arthur Ruth yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Loch Arthur Ruth 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=loch-arthur-ruth&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Loch Arthur Ruth a legitimate charity? Yes. Loch Arthur Ruth is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048871) 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 Loch Arthur Ruth's charity number? Loch Arthur Ruth's charity number is SC048871. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048871? Search SC048871 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 Loch Arthur Ruth do? To support co-workers or ex-co-workers of Loch Arthur Camphill Community Ltd once they have reached retirement age through grants. Does Loch Arthur Ruth have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Loch Arthur Ruth. 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 Loch Arthur Ruth? Loch Arthur Ruth 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=SC048871).