--- title: "New Directions West Lothian — check charity number SC024495 | CharityCompare" description: "Is New Directions West Lothian a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC024495. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Chari" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/new-directions-west-lothian retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:36:00.298Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer New Directions West Lothian is a registered charity (number SC024495) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £1,008,309 (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 New Directions West Lothian? Registered charity number SC024495 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,008,309 Website [www.newdirectionswestlothian.org](http://www.newdirectionswestlothian.org/) ## What does New Directions West Lothian do? New Directions provides person-centred and values led social care. We support people who have a range of support needs. We are proud to be a member of the Third Sector in West Lothianew Directions is a small, local provider and this means that we never lose sight of what is important to the people we support and their families. New Directions partners with education, health and social work and other charities to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support. New Directions has been active in providing Social Care in West Lothian for twenty years. Initially we provided advice and suppo… ## What causes is New Directions West Lothian registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for New Directions West Lothian yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. New Directions West Lothian 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=new-directions-west-lothian&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.newdirectionswestlothian.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is New Directions West Lothian a legitimate charity? Yes. New Directions West Lothian is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC024495) 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 New Directions West Lothian's charity number? New Directions West Lothian's charity number is SC024495. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC024495? Search SC024495 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 New Directions West Lothian do? New Directions provides person-centred and values led social care. We support people who have a range of support needs. We are proud to be a member of the Third Sector in West Lothianew Directions is a small, local provider and this means that we never lose sight of what is important to the people we support and their families. New Directions partners with education, health and social work and other charities to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support. New Directions has been active in providing Social Care in West Lothian for twenty years. Initially we provided advice and suppo… Does New Directions West Lothian have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for New Directions West Lothian. 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 New Directions West Lothian? New Directions West Lothian's website is http://www.newdirectionswestlothian.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](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=SC024495).