--- title: "Lord Provost's Children's Fund — check charity number SC042267 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lord Provost's Children's Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042267. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lord-provost-s-children-s-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:05:50.468Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lord Provost's Children's Fund is a registered charity (number SC042267) 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. Its latest reported income was £29,791 (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 Lord Provost's Children's Fund? Registered charity number SC042267 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £29,791 ## What does Lord Provost's Children's Fund do? Gives grants to individuals and organisations to help achieve the goals of preventing child poverty, advancing education, citizenship and community development, and providing general relief to children experiencing hardship ## What causes is Lord Provost's Children's Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lord Provost's Children's Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lord Provost's Children's 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=lord-provost-s-children-s-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lord Provost's Children's Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Lord Provost's Children's Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042267) 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 Lord Provost's Children's Fund's charity number? Lord Provost's Children's Fund's charity number is SC042267. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042267? Search SC042267 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 Lord Provost's Children's Fund do? Gives grants to individuals and organisations to help achieve the goals of preventing child poverty, advancing education, citizenship and community development, and providing general relief to children experiencing hardship Does Lord Provost's Children's Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lord Provost's Children's 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 Lord Provost's Children's Fund? Lord Provost's Children's Fund 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=SC042267).