--- title: "Lothian Buses Employees' Charities Fund — check charity number SC010162 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lothian Buses Employees' Charities Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC010162. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lothian-buses-employees-charities-fund retrieved: 2026-08-24T16:03:27.607Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lothian Buses Employees' Charities Fund is a registered charity (number SC010162) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £10,385 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Lothian Buses Employees' Charities Fund? Registered charity number SC010162 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £10,385 ## What does Lothian Buses Employees' Charities Fund do? Provide financial assistance to local registered charities ad we meet to discuss applications and authorize donations. ## What causes is Lothian Buses Employees' Charities Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lothian Buses Employees' Charities Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lothian Buses Employees' Charities 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=lothian-buses-employees-charities-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lothian Buses Employees' Charities Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Lothian Buses Employees' Charities Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC010162) 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 Buses Employees' Charities Fund's charity number? Lothian Buses Employees' Charities Fund's charity number is SC010162. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC010162? Search SC010162 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 Buses Employees' Charities Fund do? Provide financial assistance to local registered charities ad we meet to discuss applications and authorize donations. Does Lothian Buses Employees' Charities Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lothian Buses Employees' Charities 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 Lothian Buses Employees' Charities Fund? Lothian Buses Employees' Charities 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=SC010162).