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title: "North Lochs Community Association (SCIO) — check charity number SC052376 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is North Lochs Community Association (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052376. 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"
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/north-lochs-community-association-scio
retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:01:15.268Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

North Lochs Community Association (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC052376) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: 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. Its latest reported income was £77,252 (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 North Lochs Community Association (SCIO)?

Registered charity number

SC052376

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Western Isles

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£77,252

Website

[www.northlochs.co.uk](https://www.northlochs.co.uk/)

## What does North Lochs Community Association (SCIO) do?

The charity is set up to fundraise, to arrange special events, and to hold functions for the residents of pensionable age in North Lochs and the wider community.

## What causes is North Lochs Community Association (SCIO) registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for North Lochs Community Association (SCIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. North Lochs Community Association (SCIO) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is North Lochs Community Association (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

Yes. North Lochs Community Association (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052376) 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 North Lochs Community Association (SCIO)'s charity number?

North Lochs Community Association (SCIO)'s charity number is SC052376. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052376?

Search SC052376 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 North Lochs Community Association (SCIO) do?

The charity is set up to fundraise, to arrange special events, and to hold functions for the residents of pensionable age in North Lochs and the wider community.

Does North Lochs Community Association (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for North Lochs Community Association (SCIO). 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 North Lochs Community Association (SCIO)?

North Lochs Community Association (SCIO)'s website is https://www.northlochs.co.uk/ — 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=SC052376).