--- title: "Lochwinnoch International Aid — check charity number SC038281 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lochwinnoch International Aid a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038281. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lochwinnoch-international-aid retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:06:02.409Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lochwinnoch International Aid is a registered charity (number SC038281) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £3,105 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Lochwinnoch International Aid? Registered charity number SC038281 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,105 ## What does Lochwinnoch International Aid do? The charity supports overseas projects which mainly have some connection to our members or trustees in addition to contributing to international appeals when we have funds available. ## What causes is Lochwinnoch International Aid registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochwinnoch International Aid yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lochwinnoch International Aid 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=lochwinnoch-international-aid&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lochwinnoch International Aid a legitimate charity? Yes. Lochwinnoch International Aid is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038281) 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 Lochwinnoch International Aid's charity number? Lochwinnoch International Aid's charity number is SC038281. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038281? Search SC038281 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 Lochwinnoch International Aid do? The charity supports overseas projects which mainly have some connection to our members or trustees in addition to contributing to international appeals when we have funds available. Does Lochwinnoch International Aid have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochwinnoch International Aid. 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 Lochwinnoch International Aid? Lochwinnoch International Aid 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=SC038281).