--- title: "St Andrews Loches Alliance — check charity number SC027567 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Andrews Loches Alliance a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027567. the advancement of education charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-andrews-loches-alliance retrieved: 2026-08-25T09:19:22.794Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Andrews Loches Alliance is a registered charity (number SC027567) 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 £4,300 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 St Andrews Loches Alliance? Registered charity number SC027567 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £4,300 ## What does St Andrews Loches Alliance do? The charity is set up to: establish ,develop and support educational, cultural and sporting links between the Royal Burgh of St Andrews and our twin town of Loches-en-Touraine in France. Raise funds to afford opportunities to achieve the above for people of St Andrews. Foster enjoyment of French culture, especially of the Loches area for members of the Alliance and people of St Andrews. ## What causes is St Andrews Loches Alliance 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 St Andrews Loches Alliance yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Andrews Loches Alliance 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=st-andrews-loches-alliance&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Andrews Loches Alliance a legitimate charity? Yes. St Andrews Loches Alliance is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027567) 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 St Andrews Loches Alliance's charity number? St Andrews Loches Alliance's charity number is SC027567. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027567? Search SC027567 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 St Andrews Loches Alliance do? The charity is set up to: establish ,develop and support educational, cultural and sporting links between the Royal Burgh of St Andrews and our twin town of Loches-en-Touraine in France. Raise funds to afford opportunities to achieve the above for people of St Andrews. Foster enjoyment of French culture, especially of the Loches area for members of the Alliance and people of St Andrews. Does St Andrews Loches Alliance have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Andrews Loches Alliance. 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 St Andrews Loches Alliance? St Andrews Loches Alliance 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=SC027567).