Lothian Autistic Society
Lothian Autistic Society is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, based in City of Edinburgh.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Lothian Autistic Society?
- Registered charity number
- SC021439
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
- £938,761
- Website
- www.lothianautistic.org
What does Lothian Autistic Society do?
Lothian Autistic Society was set up in 1992 by parents who wanted to make life better for their children who were on the autism spectrum. The Charity is now the principal provider of social activities for autistic children and young people across the Lothians. We have developed a suite of activities tailored to the changing needs of children and young people through their school years. These activities, at evenings, weekends and during school holidays, create spaces where autistic children are supported to have fun, grow, and make friends with their peers while their carers get vital breaks f…
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Lothian Autistic Society a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Lothian Autistic Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021439) 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 Lothian Autistic Society's charity number?
- Lothian Autistic Society's charity number is SC021439. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC021439?
- Search SC021439 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 Lothian Autistic Society do?
- Lothian Autistic Society was set up in 1992 by parents who wanted to make life better for their children who were on the autism spectrum. The Charity is now the principal provider of social activities for autistic children and young people across the Lothians. We have developed a suite of activities tailored to the changing needs of children and young people through their school years. These activities, at evenings, weekends and during school holidays, create spaces where autistic children are supported to have fun, grow, and make friends with their peers while their carers get vital breaks f…
- Does Lothian Autistic Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lothian Autistic Society. 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 Lothian Autistic Society?
- Lothian Autistic Society's website is http://www.lothianautistic.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.