--- title: "Pencaitland Day Centre — check charity number SC016981 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Pencaitland Day Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016981. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/pencaitland-day-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:58:01.844Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Pencaitland Day Centre is a registered charity (number SC016981) 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 citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £21,593 (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 Pencaitland Day Centre? Registered charity number SC016981 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £21,593 ## What does Pencaitland Day Centre do? We are set up as a lunch club to provide a fresh, healthy meal of homemade soup and sandwiches for anyone over 60 in our area who would like to access our club. We are funded by grant and donations and make a small charge for the meal. We also provide entertainment and a variety if activities designed to alleviate social isolation and loneliness. We meet weekly for 4 hours. Our key aims are. to provide a safe environment for older people to meet and interact. to offer access to a shared meal. to provide transport to support safe travel. to provide a variety of entertainment, activities and fu… ## What causes is Pencaitland Day Centre registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Pencaitland Day Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Pencaitland Day Centre 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=pencaitland-day-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Pencaitland Day Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Pencaitland Day Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016981) 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 Pencaitland Day Centre's charity number? Pencaitland Day Centre's charity number is SC016981. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016981? Search SC016981 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 Pencaitland Day Centre do? We are set up as a lunch club to provide a fresh, healthy meal of homemade soup and sandwiches for anyone over 60 in our area who would like to access our club. We are funded by grant and donations and make a small charge for the meal. We also provide entertainment and a variety if activities designed to alleviate social isolation and loneliness. We meet weekly for 4 hours. Our key aims are. to provide a safe environment for older people to meet and interact. to offer access to a shared meal. to provide transport to support safe travel. to provide a variety of entertainment, activities and fu… Does Pencaitland Day Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pencaitland Day Centre. 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 Pencaitland Day Centre? Pencaitland Day Centre 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=SC016981).