Sm&lc
Sm&lc is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.
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What are the key facts about Sm&lc?
- Registered charity number
- SC051658
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
- £26,341
- Website
- www.lapidary.org.uk
What does Sm&lc do?
Provide training courses in lapidary work in order to maintain the Scottish lapidary traditions. This is a requirement for full Club membership but training is also provided to interested people from other parts of the country who, for example, wish to set up local lapidary clubs. Provide facilities in our premises to allow members to work on their own lapidary projects (including silver work and gem faceting). Maintain and extend our extensive collection of mineral specimens for the education of our members and visiting members of the public. Organise lectures in the Club premises, including…
What causes is Sm&lc registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Sm&lc yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sm&lc a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Sm&lc is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051658) 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 Sm&lc's charity number?
- Sm&lc's charity number is SC051658. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC051658?
- Search SC051658 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 Sm&lc do?
- Provide training courses in lapidary work in order to maintain the Scottish lapidary traditions. This is a requirement for full Club membership but training is also provided to interested people from other parts of the country who, for example, wish to set up local lapidary clubs. Provide facilities in our premises to allow members to work on their own lapidary projects (including silver work and gem faceting). Maintain and extend our extensive collection of mineral specimens for the education of our members and visiting members of the public. Organise lectures in the Club premises, including…
- Does Sm&lc have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sm&lc. 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 Sm&lc?
- Sm&lc's website is https://www.lapidary.org.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.