Is East Lothian Benefactors a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists East Lothian Benefactors as a registered charity (number SC055554) 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 East Lothian Benefactors's charity number?

East Lothian Benefactors's charity number is SC055554. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055554?

Search SC055554 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 East Lothian Benefactors have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lothian Benefactors. 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 East Lothian Benefactors?

East Lothian Benefactors's website listed in our register data is http://None at present. 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 East Lothian Benefactors registered as a charity?

East Lothian Benefactors was entered on the register on 29 July 2026.

Registered charity · No. SC055554SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

East Lothian Benefactors

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

East Lothian Benefactors is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about East Lothian Benefactors?

Registered charity number: SC055554
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: None at present

Quick answer

East Lothian Benefactors (number SC055554) 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 East Lothian Benefactors do?

4.1 To prevent or relieve poverty, primarily within East Lothian. 4.2 To help people in need due to ill health, disability, financial disadvantage, or some other disadvantage, primarily within East Lothian. 4.3 To advance environmental protection and improvement, primarily within East Lothian. 4.4 To advance, for the public benefit, community development including urban and rural regeneration, primarily within East Lothian. 4.5 To advance heritage through preserving, for the benefit of the general public, the historical and architectural heritage that may exist in and around East Lothian. 4.6…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for East Lothian Benefactors

Answers East Lothian Benefactors 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: 29 July 2026
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is East Lothian Benefactors registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for East Lothian Benefactors yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score East Lothian Benefactors. 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 East Lothian Benefactors?

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Frequently asked questions

Is East Lothian Benefactors a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists East Lothian Benefactors as a registered charity (number SC055554) 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 East Lothian Benefactors's charity number?: East Lothian Benefactors's charity number is SC055554. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055554?: Search SC055554 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 East Lothian Benefactors do?: 4.1 To prevent or relieve poverty, primarily within East Lothian. 4.2 To help people in need due to ill health, disability, financial disadvantage, or some other disadvantage, primarily within East Lothian. 4.3 To advance environmental protection and improvement, primarily within East Lothian. 4.4 To advance, for the public benefit, community development including urban and rural regeneration, primarily within East Lothian. 4.5 To advance heritage through preserving, for the benefit of the general public, the historical and architectural heritage that may exist in and around East Lothian. 4.6…
Does East Lothian Benefactors have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lothian Benefactors. 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 East Lothian Benefactors?: East Lothian Benefactors's website listed in our register data is http://None at present. 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 East Lothian Benefactors registered as a charity?: East Lothian Benefactors was entered on the register on 29 July 2026.

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.