--- title: "East Lothian Benefactors — check charity number SC055554 | CharityCompare" description: "Is East Lothian Benefactors a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055554. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/east-lothian-benefactors retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:42:58.348Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Lothian Benefactors is a registered charity (number SC055554) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. 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 East Lothian Benefactors? Registered charity number SC055554 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Lothian Website None at present ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Lothian Benefactors 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=east-lothian-benefactors&type=claim) Visit charity website ## Frequently asked questions Is East Lothian Benefactors a legitimate charity? Yes. East Lothian Benefactors is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055554) 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 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 is http://None at present — 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=SC055554).