Is Age Concern Alva a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Age Concern Alva as a registered charity (number SC001278) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Age Concern Alva's charity number?

Age Concern Alva's charity number is SC001278. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC001278?

Search SC001278 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.

Does Age Concern Alva have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Age Concern Alva. 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 Age Concern Alva?

Age Concern Alva does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Age Concern Alva registered as a charity?

Age Concern Alva was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

Registered charity · No. SC001278Unincorporated association

Age Concern Alva

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Age Concern Alva is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Age Concern Alva?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,775
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,414
Registered charity number: SC001278
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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Age Concern Alva (number SC001278) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Age Concern Alva do?

The Charity is set up to help improve the quality of life of elderly people in and around Alva. It holds regular whist/dominoes nights, takes members on a summer bus trip, and provides a Christmas dinner with entertainment.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Age Concern Alva

Answers Age Concern Alva gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 January 1902
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Age Concern Alva registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Age Concern Alva yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Age Concern Alva. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Age Concern Alva a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Age Concern Alva as a registered charity (number SC001278) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Age Concern Alva's charity number?: Age Concern Alva's charity number is SC001278. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC001278?: Search SC001278 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 Age Concern Alva do?: The Charity is set up to help improve the quality of life of elderly people in and around Alva. It holds regular whist/dominoes nights, takes members on a summer bus trip, and provides a Christmas dinner with entertainment.
Does Age Concern Alva have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Age Concern Alva. 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 Age Concern Alva?: Age Concern Alva does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Age Concern Alva registered as a charity?: Age Concern Alva was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.