--- title: "Lochee Community Group — check charity number SC048799 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lochee Community Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048799. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lochee-community-group retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:08:23.856Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lochee Community Group is a registered charity (number SC048799) 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 education; 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 Lochee Community Group? Registered charity number SC048799 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dundee City ## What does Lochee Community Group do? 2 The SCIO will operate as a charitable organisation and its purposes are: 2.1 to advance citizenship and community development through encouragement of voluntary activity for the benefit of the community, in particular by: - 2.1.1 offering opportunities directly, such as working in the Lochee community shop and participating in environmental improvement projects for the benefit of the community, and through targeted improvement of the local environment with a view to encouraging civic responsibility. 2.1.2 supporting local people to identify and articulate their needs and act to addres… ## What causes is Lochee Community Group registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochee Community Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lochee Community Group 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=lochee-community-group&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lochee Community Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Lochee Community Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048799) 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 Lochee Community Group's charity number? Lochee Community Group's charity number is SC048799. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048799? Search SC048799 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 Lochee Community Group do? 2 The SCIO will operate as a charitable organisation and its purposes are: 2.1 to advance citizenship and community development through encouragement of voluntary activity for the benefit of the community, in particular by: - 2.1.1 offering opportunities directly, such as working in the Lochee community shop and participating in environmental improvement projects for the benefit of the community, and through targeted improvement of the local environment with a view to encouraging civic responsibility. 2.1.2 supporting local people to identify and articulate their needs and act to addres… Does Lochee Community Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochee Community Group. 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 Lochee Community Group? Lochee Community Group 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=SC048799).