--- title: "Wl Afd — check charity number SC044587 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Wl Afd a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044587. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/wl-afd retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:01:22.187Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Wl Afd is a registered charity (number SC044587) 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. Its latest reported income was £1,632 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Wl Afd? Registered charity number SC044587 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,632 ## What does Wl Afd do? WL AFD promotes, including, but not limited to, its activities and delivery operations to people within the Area of Benefit who are within the wide-reaching Armed Forces Community/Family (e.g. current serving Armed Forces personnel, Cadet Forces, Veterans, and their respective families) (WL AFD's 'beneficiaries'). The WL AFD 2025 event took the format of an Awards Ceremony, Entertainment and Reception, held at the Howden Park Centre, Livingston on the 24th June 2025. ## What causes is Wl Afd registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Wl Afd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Wl Afd 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=wl-afd&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Wl Afd a legitimate charity? Yes. Wl Afd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044587) 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 Wl Afd's charity number? Wl Afd's charity number is SC044587. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044587? Search SC044587 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 Wl Afd do? WL AFD promotes, including, but not limited to, its activities and delivery operations to people within the Area of Benefit who are within the wide-reaching Armed Forces Community/Family (e.g. current serving Armed Forces personnel, Cadet Forces, Veterans, and their respective families) (WL AFD's 'beneficiaries'). The WL AFD 2025 event took the format of an Awards Ceremony, Entertainment and Reception, held at the Howden Park Centre, Livingston on the 24th June 2025. Does Wl Afd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wl Afd. 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 Wl Afd? Wl Afd 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=SC044587).