--- title: "Cockenzie House and Gardens — check charity number SC044016 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cockenzie House and Gardens a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044016. 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/cockenzie-house-and-gardens retrieved: 2026-08-19T10:27:18.382Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cockenzie House and Gardens is a registered charity (number SC044016) 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 £315,804 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Cockenzie House and Gardens? Registered charity number SC044016 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £315,804 Website [www.cockenziehouseandgardens.co.uk](http://www.cockenziehouseandgardens.co.uk/) ## What does Cockenzie House and Gardens do? Cockenzie House & Gardens was set up to bring Cockenzie House into community ownership. We provide spaces to local groups and small local businesses. We organise events to improve the wellbeing of our community. We celebrate our local heritage. ## What causes is Cockenzie House and Gardens 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 Cockenzie House and Gardens yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cockenzie House and Gardens 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=cockenzie-house-and-gardens&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.cockenziehouseandgardens.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cockenzie House and Gardens a legitimate charity? Yes. Cockenzie House and Gardens is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044016) 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 Cockenzie House and Gardens's charity number? Cockenzie House and Gardens's charity number is SC044016. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044016? Search SC044016 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 Cockenzie House and Gardens do? Cockenzie House & Gardens was set up to bring Cockenzie House into community ownership. We provide spaces to local groups and small local businesses. We organise events to improve the wellbeing of our community. We celebrate our local heritage. Does Cockenzie House and Gardens have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cockenzie House and Gardens. 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 Cockenzie House and Gardens? Cockenzie House and Gardens's website is http://www.cockenziehouseandgardens.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC044016).