--- title: "Al Manar Community association — check charity number SC053179 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Al Manar Community association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053179. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Ch" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/al-manar-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T14:37:28.940Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Al Manar Community association is a registered charity (number SC053179) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Al Manar Community association? Registered charity number SC053179 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location West Lothian ## What does Al Manar Community association do? 1 The association's purposes are: To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in West Lothian and surrounding areas who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, belief or creed .in particular, members of the Muslim community. to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society, in particular by: 1. providing a local network group that encourages and enables members of the Muslim community to participate more effectively with the wider community. 2. increasing, or co-ordinating, opportunities for members of… ## What causes is Al Manar Community association registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Al Manar Community association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Al Manar Community association 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=al-manar-community-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Al Manar Community association a legitimate charity? Yes. Al Manar Community association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053179) 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 Al Manar Community association's charity number? Al Manar Community association's charity number is SC053179. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053179? Search SC053179 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 Al Manar Community association do? 1 The association's purposes are: To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people in West Lothian and surrounding areas who are socially excluded on the grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, belief or creed .in particular, members of the Muslim community. to relieve the needs of such people and assist them to integrate into society, in particular by: 1. providing a local network group that encourages and enables members of the Muslim community to participate more effectively with the wider community. 2. increasing, or co-ordinating, opportunities for members of… Does Al Manar Community association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Al Manar Community association. 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 Al Manar Community association? Al Manar Community association 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=SC053179).