--- title: "Pilotlight — check charity number SC038844 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Pilotlight a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038844. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/pilotlight-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:56:10.741Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Pilotlight is a registered charity (number SC038844) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; 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 £1,708,797 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Pilotlight? Registered charity number SC038844 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,708,797 Website [www.pilotlight.org.uk/about](https://www.pilotlight.org.uk/about) ## What does Pilotlight do? (i) to relieve poverty. (ii) to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of charitable institutions endeavouring to relieve poverty, hardship, homelessness, distress and deprivation particularly in the United Kingdom and Africa by providing advice, information and resources particularly in relation to fund-raising. and (iii) to promote and encourage any other charitable purpose anywhere in the world. and such objects shall be separate and individual and not limited by reference to each other. ## What causes is Pilotlight registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe 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 Pilotlight yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Pilotlight 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=pilotlight-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.pilotlight.org.uk/about) ## Frequently asked questions Is Pilotlight a legitimate charity? Yes. Pilotlight is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038844) 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 Pilotlight's charity number? Pilotlight's charity number is SC038844. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038844? Search SC038844 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 Pilotlight do? (i) to relieve poverty. (ii) to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of charitable institutions endeavouring to relieve poverty, hardship, homelessness, distress and deprivation particularly in the United Kingdom and Africa by providing advice, information and resources particularly in relation to fund-raising. and (iii) to promote and encourage any other charitable purpose anywhere in the world. and such objects shall be separate and individual and not limited by reference to each other. Does Pilotlight have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pilotlight. 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 Pilotlight? Pilotlight's website is https://www.pilotlight.org.uk/about — 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=SC038844).