--- title: "The Westwood Community Centre — check charity number SC053442 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Westwood Community Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053442. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-westwood-community-centre retrieved: 2026-08-28T14:42:11.296Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Westwood Community Centre is a registered charity (number SC053442) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 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 Westwood Community Centre? Registered charity number SC053442 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire ## What does The Westwood Community Centre do? To maintain a community hall, meeting place provision within the Westwood area of East Kilbride by way of a Community Asset Transfer in respect of a former South Lanarkshire Council Community Hall and operate it as a not for profit venue available to community groups, local organisations, residents and families in the Westwood area and other areas of East Kilbride for social, educational, cultural and leisure activities and events. ## What causes is The Westwood Community Centre registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Westwood Community Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Westwood Community Centre 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=the-westwood-community-centre&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Westwood Community Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. The Westwood Community Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053442) 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 Westwood Community Centre's charity number? The Westwood Community Centre's charity number is SC053442. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053442? Search SC053442 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 Westwood Community Centre do? To maintain a community hall, meeting place provision within the Westwood area of East Kilbride by way of a Community Asset Transfer in respect of a former South Lanarkshire Council Community Hall and operate it as a not for profit venue available to community groups, local organisations, residents and families in the Westwood area and other areas of East Kilbride for social, educational, cultural and leisure activities and events. Does The Westwood Community Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Westwood Community Centre. 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 Westwood Community Centre? The Westwood Community Centre 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=SC053442).