--- title: "West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd — check charity number SC028481 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028481. the advancement of education charity based in North Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-kilbride-community-initiative-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:02:34.215Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd is a registered charity (number SC028481) 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 £342,691 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd? Registered charity number SC028481 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location North Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £342,691 Website [www.crafttownscotland.org](http://www.crafttownscotland.org/) ## What does West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd do? Originally formed to address the regeneration of West Kilbride's Main Street the charity has developed into a creative centre supporting creativity in education, exhibitions and events. Now known as Craft Town Scotland the charity manages nine craft studios, an exhibition centre, an environmantal group and a media studio. ## What causes is West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd 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 West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd 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=west-kilbride-community-initiative-ltd&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.crafttownscotland.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd a legitimate charity? Yes. West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028481) 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 West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd's charity number? West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd's charity number is SC028481. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028481? Search SC028481 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 West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd do? Originally formed to address the regeneration of West Kilbride's Main Street the charity has developed into a creative centre supporting creativity in education, exhibitions and events. Now known as Craft Town Scotland the charity manages nine craft studios, an exhibition centre, an environmantal group and a media studio. Does West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd. 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 West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd? West Kilbride Community Initiative Ltd's website is http://www.crafttownscotland.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](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=SC028481).