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Registered charity · No. SC039156Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)City of Edinburgh

Community Law Advice Network

Community Law Advice Network is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Community Law Advice Network is a registered charity (number SC039156) 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 human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. Its latest reported income was £1,286,464 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Community Law Advice Network?

Registered charity number
SC039156
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£1,286,464

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…

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Community Law Advice Network yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Community Law Advice Network 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Community Law Advice Network a legitimate charity?
Yes. Community Law Advice Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039156) 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 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.
How do I check charity number SC039156?
Search SC039156 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 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…
Does Community Law Advice Network have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Community Law Advice Network. 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 Community Law Advice Network?
Community Law Advice Network's website is http://www.clanchildlaw.org — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.