--- title: "Prior Communities Ltd — check charity number SC038295 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Prior Communities Ltd a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038295. 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/prior-communities-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-24T21:59:31.997Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Prior Communities Ltd is a registered charity (number SC038295) 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. Its latest reported income was £19,029 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Prior Communities Ltd? Registered charity number SC038295 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £19,029 ## What does Prior Communities Ltd do? To achieve its objects as noted above, the charity sets out : i. To encourage increased membership of credit unions by formulating a programme of education, presentations and talks. ii. To enable people to develop and improve their skills in managing their own finances through membership of a credit union. iii. To enable people to understand the benefits of membership to a credit union. iv. To effectively promote the services of credit unions by speaking to groups within the local community who are most in need of financial help and advice. v. To promote the benefits of credit union membershi… ## What causes is Prior Communities Ltd registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Prior Communities Ltd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Prior Communities Ltd 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=prior-communities-ltd&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Prior Communities Ltd a legitimate charity? Yes. Prior Communities Ltd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038295) 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 Prior Communities Ltd's charity number? Prior Communities Ltd's charity number is SC038295. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038295? Search SC038295 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 Prior Communities Ltd do? To achieve its objects as noted above, the charity sets out : i. To encourage increased membership of credit unions by formulating a programme of education, presentations and talks. ii. To enable people to develop and improve their skills in managing their own finances through membership of a credit union. iii. To enable people to understand the benefits of membership to a credit union. iv. To effectively promote the services of credit unions by speaking to groups within the local community who are most in need of financial help and advice. v. To promote the benefits of credit union membershi… Does Prior Communities Ltd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Prior Communities Ltd. 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 Prior Communities Ltd? Prior Communities Ltd 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=SC038295).