--- title: "West Lothian U3A — check charity number SC038021 | CharityCompare" description: "Is West Lothian U3A a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038021. the advancement of education charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/west-lothian-u3a retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:17:14.071Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer West Lothian U3A is a registered charity (number SC038021) 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. Its latest reported income was £4,658 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Lothian U3A? Registered charity number SC038021 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £4,658 Website [westlothian.u3asite.uk](https://westlothian.u3asite.uk/) ## What does West Lothian U3A do? The advancement of education, particularly of older and retired people by means of self help group activities. ## What causes is West Lothian U3A registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for West Lothian U3A yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Lothian U3A 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-lothian-u3a&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://westlothian.u3asite.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is West Lothian U3A a legitimate charity? Yes. West Lothian U3A is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038021) 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 Lothian U3A's charity number? West Lothian U3A's charity number is SC038021. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038021? Search SC038021 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 Lothian U3A do? The advancement of education, particularly of older and retired people by means of self help group activities. Does West Lothian U3A have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for West Lothian U3A. 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 Lothian U3A? West Lothian U3A's website is https://westlothian.u3asite.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=SC038021).