--- title: "Lochend Neighbourhood Centre — check charity number SC007018 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lochend Neighbourhood Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC007018. 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/lochend-neighbourhood-centre retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:11:44.214Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lochend Neighbourhood Centre is a registered charity (number SC007018) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £139,103 (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 Lochend Neighbourhood Centre? Registered charity number SC007018 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £139,103 ## What does Lochend Neighbourhood Centre do? The objects of Lochend Neighbourhood Centre are to relieve poverty, to preserve and protect the physical and mental health, and to enhance the education of people aged 60 years or over and their carers living within the North East of Edinburgh with a view of improving the quality and conditions of their lives and enabling them to participate fully in all aspect of the life of their community. The activities undertaken in furtherance of the objects are: Day care service providing support to older people, 65 years and over, who have an assessed need in line with the Edinburgh Health and Social… ## What causes is Lochend Neighbourhood Centre registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochend Neighbourhood Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lochend Neighbourhood Centre 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-neighbourhood-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lochend Neighbourhood Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Lochend Neighbourhood Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC007018) 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 Neighbourhood Centre's charity number? Lochend Neighbourhood Centre's charity number is SC007018. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC007018? Search SC007018 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 Neighbourhood Centre do? The objects of Lochend Neighbourhood Centre are to relieve poverty, to preserve and protect the physical and mental health, and to enhance the education of people aged 60 years or over and their carers living within the North East of Edinburgh with a view of improving the quality and conditions of their lives and enabling them to participate fully in all aspect of the life of their community. The activities undertaken in furtherance of the objects are: Day care service providing support to older people, 65 years and over, who have an assessed need in line with the Edinburgh Health and Social… Does Lochend Neighbourhood Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochend Neighbourhood Centre. 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 Neighbourhood Centre? Lochend Neighbourhood Centre 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=SC007018).