--- title: "Lothian Homes Trust — check charity number SC003369 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lothian Homes Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003369. the advancement of education 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-homes-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:11:14.574Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lothian Homes Trust is a registered charity (number SC003369) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £273,935 (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 Lothian Homes Trust? Registered charity number SC003369 Status Registered (active) Charity type Educational endowment Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £273,935 ## What does Lothian Homes Trust do? Objective of the Trust is to promote education and training of young people under the age of 22 who are in need of care or are living in deprived circumstances or otherwise require assistance to become adjusted to living independent lives. These objectives are achieved through the Bridges Project, The Lothian Homes Trust has now undertaken to provide annual funding for the Bridges Project for a number of years ## What causes is Lothian Homes Trust registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lothian Homes Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lothian Homes Trust 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-homes-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lothian Homes Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Lothian Homes Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003369) 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 Homes Trust's charity number? Lothian Homes Trust's charity number is SC003369. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003369? Search SC003369 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 Homes Trust do? Objective of the Trust is to promote education and training of young people under the age of 22 who are in need of care or are living in deprived circumstances or otherwise require assistance to become adjusted to living independent lives. These objectives are achieved through the Bridges Project, The Lothian Homes Trust has now undertaken to provide annual funding for the Bridges Project for a number of years Does Lothian Homes Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lothian Homes Trust. 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 Homes Trust? Lothian Homes Trust 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=SC003369).