--- title: "Lord Provost's Fund for Vulnerable Citizens — check charity number SC042268 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lord Provost's Fund for Vulnerable Citizens a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042268. 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-fund-for-vulnerable-citizens retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:04:44.118Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lord Provost's Fund for Vulnerable Citizens is a registered charity (number SC042268) 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 £48,287 (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 Fund for Vulnerable Citizens? Registered charity number SC042268 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) £48,287 ## What does Lord Provost's Fund for Vulnerable Citizens do? Provides grants to individuals and institutions to help achieve its goals of preventing poverty, advancing education, citizenship and community development, and relieving hardship of vulnerable citizens of Glasgow. ## What causes is Lord Provost's Fund for Vulnerable Citizens 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 Fund for Vulnerable Citizens yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lord Provost's Fund for Vulnerable Citizens 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-fund-for-vulnerable-citizens&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lord Provost's Fund for Vulnerable Citizens a legitimate charity? Yes. Lord Provost's Fund for Vulnerable Citizens is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042268) 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 Fund for Vulnerable Citizens's charity number? Lord Provost's Fund for Vulnerable Citizens's charity number is SC042268. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042268? Search SC042268 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 Fund for Vulnerable Citizens do? Provides grants to individuals and institutions to help achieve its goals of preventing poverty, advancing education, citizenship and community development, and relieving hardship of vulnerable citizens of Glasgow. Does Lord Provost's Fund for Vulnerable Citizens have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lord Provost's Fund for Vulnerable Citizens. 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 Fund for Vulnerable Citizens? Lord Provost's Fund for Vulnerable Citizens 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=SC042268).