--- title: "Lochend Football Academy — check charity number SC051226 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lochend Football Academy a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051226. the advancement of public participation in sport 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/lochend-football-academy retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:06:56.840Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lochend Football Academy is a registered charity (number SC051226) 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 public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £90,792 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Lochend Football Academy? Registered charity number SC051226 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £90,792 Website [www.lochendfa.co.uk](http://www.lochendfa.co.uk/) ## What does Lochend Football Academy do? Lochend Football Academy is set up to provide safe, inclusive football opportunities in the Lochend community, within the Craigentinny/Duddingston ward of Edinburgh. We encourage children and young people to take part in football and general fitness, promoting health, wellbeing, fair play and participation for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexuality or disability. We do this by organising and developing youth football teams, providing training and playing facilities, arranging regular competitive play through appropriate leagues, supporting coaches and volunteers, and mainta… ## What causes is Lochend Football Academy registered for? the advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochend Football Academy yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lochend Football Academy 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=lochend-football-academy&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lochendfa.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lochend Football Academy a legitimate charity? Yes. Lochend Football Academy is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051226) 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 Lochend Football Academy's charity number? Lochend Football Academy's charity number is SC051226. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051226? Search SC051226 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 Lochend Football Academy do? Lochend Football Academy is set up to provide safe, inclusive football opportunities in the Lochend community, within the Craigentinny/Duddingston ward of Edinburgh. We encourage children and young people to take part in football and general fitness, promoting health, wellbeing, fair play and participation for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexuality or disability. We do this by organising and developing youth football teams, providing training and playing facilities, arranging regular competitive play through appropriate leagues, supporting coaches and volunteers, and mainta… Does Lochend Football Academy have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochend Football Academy. 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 Lochend Football Academy? Lochend Football Academy's website is http://www.lochendfa.co.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=SC051226).