--- title: "Wester Hailes Growing Communities — check charity number SC047594 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wester Hailes Growing Communities a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047594. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/wester-hailes-growing-communities retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:54:21.556Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wester Hailes Growing Communities is a registered charity (number SC047594) 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 environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £130,993 (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 Wester Hailes Growing Communities? Registered charity number SC047594 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £130,993 Website [westerhailesgrowing.org](https://westerhailesgrowing.org/) ## What does Wester Hailes Growing Communities do? Our organisation is set up to support the residents of Council estates and other communities in the boundaries of Wester Hailes area of Edinburgh. We work together with the neighbours to instigate and develop community green space projects. ## What causes is Wester Hailes Growing Communities registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wester Hailes Growing Communities yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wester Hailes Growing Communities 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=wester-hailes-growing-communities&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://westerhailesgrowing.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wester Hailes Growing Communities a legitimate charity? Yes. Wester Hailes Growing Communities is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047594) 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 Wester Hailes Growing Communities's charity number? Wester Hailes Growing Communities's charity number is SC047594. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047594? Search SC047594 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 Wester Hailes Growing Communities do? Our organisation is set up to support the residents of Council estates and other communities in the boundaries of Wester Hailes area of Edinburgh. We work together with the neighbours to instigate and develop community green space projects. Does Wester Hailes Growing Communities have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wester Hailes Growing Communities. 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 Wester Hailes Growing Communities? Wester Hailes Growing Communities's website is https://westerhailesgrowing.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=SC047594).