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title: "The Lazarus Project — check charity number SC045117 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Lazarus Project a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045117. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lazarus-project
retrieved: 2026-08-26T17:24:06.917Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Lazarus Project is a registered charity (number SC045117) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 The Lazarus Project?

Registered charity number

SC045117

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Aberdeen

Website

[www.thelazarusproject.org.uk](http://www.thelazarusproject.org.uk/)

## What does The Lazarus Project do?

3.1 Reduce poverty, social need and disadvantage through operating. Rehabilitation Centres for victims of drugs & alcohol addiction, Charity Shops and other relevant Social Enterprises. 3.2 Promote equality and social inclusion 3.3 Engage and empower vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

## What causes is The Lazarus Project registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lazarus Project yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Lazarus Project 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is The Lazarus Project a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Lazarus Project is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045117) 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 The Lazarus Project's charity number?

The Lazarus Project's charity number is SC045117. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045117?

Search SC045117 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 The Lazarus Project do?

3.1 Reduce poverty, social need and disadvantage through operating. Rehabilitation Centres for victims of drugs & alcohol addiction, Charity Shops and other relevant Social Enterprises. 3.2 Promote equality and social inclusion 3.3 Engage and empower vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

Does The Lazarus Project have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lazarus Project. 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 The Lazarus Project?

The Lazarus Project's website is http://www.thelazarusproject.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](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=SC045117).