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Registered charity · No. SC050173SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)West Lothian

The New Well

The New Well is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, based in West Lothian.

Quick answer

The New Well is a registered charity (number SC050173) 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 education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £60,106 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 The New Well?

Registered charity number
SC050173
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
West Lothian
Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31)
£60,106

What does The New Well do?

The New Well SCIO (SC050173) serves the people living in the West Lothian and Falkirk Council areas. The aim of the charity is to enhance emotional, financial, social and spiritual wellbeing. Started by a handful of volunteers in Linlithgow in 2019, the organisation has grown to 40 volunteers and 6 part-time staff helping people to access mental health support and assistance to access work, education and positive relationships.

What causes is The New Well registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for The New Well yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The New Well 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The New Well a legitimate charity?
Yes. The New Well is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050173) 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 New Well's charity number?
The New Well's charity number is SC050173. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050173?
Search SC050173 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 New Well do?
The New Well SCIO (SC050173) serves the people living in the West Lothian and Falkirk Council areas. The aim of the charity is to enhance emotional, financial, social and spiritual wellbeing. Started by a handful of volunteers in Linlithgow in 2019, the organisation has grown to 40 volunteers and 6 part-time staff helping people to access mental health support and assistance to access work, education and positive relationships.
Does The New Well have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The New Well. 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 New Well?
The New Well's website is http://www.thenewwell.org — 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.