--- title: "Onward Whitburn — check charity number SC047056 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Onward Whitburn a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047056. the advancement of education charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/onward-whitburn retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:15:57.602Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Onward Whitburn is a registered charity (number SC047056) 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; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £46,000 (year ending 2020-12-20). 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 Onward Whitburn? Registered charity number SC047056 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2020-12-20) £46,000 ## What does Onward Whitburn do? 5. The organisations main purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The organisations purposes are: 5.1 Advance community development, including urban or rural regeneration within the Community. 5.2 Advance knowledge and understanding of the Community about its environmental, cultural, heritage and/or history. 5.3 To promote, establish, operate and/or support other similar schemes and projects of a charitable nature for the benefit of the community within Whitburn, East Whitburn and Redmill (West Lothian) 5.4 To promote for the public benefit the pre… ## What causes is Onward Whitburn registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Onward Whitburn yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Onward Whitburn 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=onward-whitburn&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Onward Whitburn a legitimate charity? Yes. Onward Whitburn is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047056) 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 Onward Whitburn's charity number? Onward Whitburn's charity number is SC047056. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047056? Search SC047056 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 Onward Whitburn do? 5. The organisations main purpose is consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development. The organisations purposes are: 5.1 Advance community development, including urban or rural regeneration within the Community. 5.2 Advance knowledge and understanding of the Community about its environmental, cultural, heritage and/or history. 5.3 To promote, establish, operate and/or support other similar schemes and projects of a charitable nature for the benefit of the community within Whitburn, East Whitburn and Redmill (West Lothian) 5.4 To promote for the public benefit the pre… Does Onward Whitburn have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Onward Whitburn. 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 Onward Whitburn? Onward Whitburn 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=SC047056).