--- title: "Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire — check charity number SC037696 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037696. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/voluntary-action-south-lanarkshire retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:52:04.106Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire is a registered charity (number SC037696) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £864,510 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire? Registered charity number SC037696 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £864,510 Website [www.vaslan.org.uk](http://www.vaslan.org.uk/) ## What does Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire do? Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) is South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector Interface (TSI). There are 32 TSI’s across Scotland - one for each local authority area. Our role as a TSI is to provide a single point of access for support and advice for the Third Sector in South Lanarkshire. ## What causes is Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire 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=voluntary-action-south-lanarkshire&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.vaslan.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire a legitimate charity? Yes. Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037696) 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 Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire's charity number? Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire's charity number is SC037696. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037696? Search SC037696 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 Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire do? Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan) is South Lanarkshire’s Third Sector Interface (TSI). There are 32 TSI’s across Scotland - one for each local authority area. Our role as a TSI is to provide a single point of access for support and advice for the Third Sector in South Lanarkshire. Does Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire. 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 Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire? Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire's website is http://www.vaslan.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=SC037696).