--- title: "Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund — check charity number SC001863 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC001863. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in West Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lodge-leven-st-john-renton-no-170-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:28:30.032Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number SC001863) 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 £7,839 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number SC001863 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Dunbartonshire Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £7,839 Website [Robert.mcilwraith@sky.com](http://Robert.mcilwraith@sky.com/) ## What does Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund do? Masonic organisations governed by The Grand Lodfe of Scotland ## What causes is Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund 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 Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund 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=lodge-leven-st-john-renton-no-170-benevolent-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://Robert.mcilwraith@sky.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC001863) 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 Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund's charity number? Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC001863. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC001863? Search SC001863 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 Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund do? Masonic organisations governed by The Grand Lodfe of Scotland Does Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund. 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 Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund? Lodge Leven St John (Renton) No 170 Benevolent Fund's website is http://Robert.mcilwraith@sky.com — 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=SC001863).