Is City of Edinburgh Lions Club a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists City of Edinburgh Lions Club as a registered charity (number SC048345) 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 City of Edinburgh Lions Club's charity number?

City of Edinburgh Lions Club's charity number is SC048345. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048345?

Search SC048345 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 City of Edinburgh Lions Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City of Edinburgh Lions Club. 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 City of Edinburgh Lions Club?

City of Edinburgh Lions Club's website listed in our register data is http://www.lions105ne.org/clubs-in-105ne/city-of-edinburgh-l-c-1967/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was City of Edinburgh Lions Club registered as a charity?

City of Edinburgh Lions Club was entered on the register on 26 April 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048345SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

City of Edinburgh Lions Club

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

City of Edinburgh Lions Club is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about City of Edinburgh Lions Club?

Registered charity number: SC048345
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.lions105ne.org/clubs-in-105ne/city-of-edinburgh-l-c-1967

Quick answer

City of Edinburgh Lions Club (number SC048345) 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 City of Edinburgh Lions Club do?

The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The Objects of the Club are such purposes as are exclusively charitable in Scotland, including in particular: 4.1.1 the advancement of citizenship by: 4.1.1.1 promoting the principles of good citizenship. 4.1.1.2 encouraging members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. 4.1.1.3 providing a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest. provided that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by members. 4.1.1.4 encouraging service-minded people to serve their commu…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for City of Edinburgh Lions Club

Answers City of Edinburgh Lions Club gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 26 April 2018
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is City of Edinburgh Lions Club registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for City of Edinburgh Lions Club yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score City of Edinburgh Lions Club. 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

What should you check before donating to City of Edinburgh Lions Club?

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Frequently asked questions

Is City of Edinburgh Lions Club a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists City of Edinburgh Lions Club as a registered charity (number SC048345) 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 City of Edinburgh Lions Club's charity number?: City of Edinburgh Lions Club's charity number is SC048345. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048345?: Search SC048345 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 City of Edinburgh Lions Club do?: The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The Objects of the Club are such purposes as are exclusively charitable in Scotland, including in particular: 4.1.1 the advancement of citizenship by: 4.1.1.1 promoting the principles of good citizenship. 4.1.1.2 encouraging members to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community. 4.1.1.3 providing a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest. provided that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by members. 4.1.1.4 encouraging service-minded people to serve their commu…
Does City of Edinburgh Lions Club have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for City of Edinburgh Lions Club. 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 City of Edinburgh Lions Club?: City of Edinburgh Lions Club's website listed in our register data is http://www.lions105ne.org/clubs-in-105ne/city-of-edinburgh-l-c-1967/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was City of Edinburgh Lions Club registered as a charity?: City of Edinburgh Lions Club was entered on the register on 26 April 2018.

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.