Registered charity · No. SC039156Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Community Law Advice Network
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Community Law Advice Network is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.
Community Law Advice Network (number SC039156) 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 Community Law Advice Network do?
Clan is an award-winning, independent children’s charity that actively supports children and young people to take ownership of their rights. We are the only charity in Scotland that provides free, independent legal representation exclusively for children and young people, which is child-centred by design. Because our lawyers work directly with children and young people whose lives are affected by legal decisions, we bring that unique practice-based knowledge to every aspect of our work. This includes our specialist training, our helpline supporting others who help children to use their voices…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Community Law Advice Network
Answers Community Law Advice Network gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Community Law Advice Network's money come from?
Community Law Advice Network reported £235k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £172k (73%), charitable activities £37k (16%), investments £25k (11%).
Trading and fundraising events£172k · 73%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£37k · 16%
Investments£25k · 11%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Community Law Advice Network registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation
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Is Community Law Advice Network a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Community Law Advice Network as a registered charity (number SC039156) 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 Community Law Advice Network's charity number?
Community Law Advice Network's charity number is SC039156. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Community Law Advice Network do?
Clan is an award-winning, independent children’s charity that actively supports children and young people to take ownership of their rights. We are the only charity in Scotland that provides free, independent legal representation exclusively for children and young people, which is child-centred by design. Because our lawyers work directly with children and young people whose lives are affected by legal decisions, we bring that unique practice-based knowledge to every aspect of our work. This includes our specialist training, our helpline supporting others who help children to use their voices…
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How can I donate to Community Law Advice Network?
Community Law Advice Network's website listed in our register data is http://www.clanchildlaw.org. 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.
Where does Community Law Advice Network's money come from?
Community Law Advice Network reported £235k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £172k (73%), charitable activities £37k (16%), investments £25k (11%).
When was Community Law Advice Network registered as a charity?
Community Law Advice Network was entered on the register on 14 January 2008.