--- title: "Bolton Community Association — check charity number SC049001 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bolton Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049001. the advancement of education charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bolton-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:40:40.163Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bolton Community Association is a registered charity (number SC049001) 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; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £1,408 (year ending 2026-01-31). 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 Bolton Community Association? Registered charity number SC049001 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2026-01-31) £1,408 ## What does Bolton Community Association do? We provide a community space for the use of the village inhabitants and the surrounding areas. We host keepfit and yoga classes, birthday parties, annual events e.g. BBQ's ## What causes is Bolton Community Association registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bolton Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bolton 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=bolton-community-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bolton Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Bolton Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049001) 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 Bolton Community Association's charity number? Bolton Community Association's charity number is SC049001. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049001? Search SC049001 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 Bolton Community Association do? We provide a community space for the use of the village inhabitants and the surrounding areas. We host keepfit and yoga classes, birthday parties, annual events e.g. BBQ's Does Bolton Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bolton 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 Bolton Community Association? Bolton 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=SC049001).