--- title: "East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project — charity SC003159" description: "East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project (charity SC003159). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-lothian-care-accommodation-project retrieved: 2026-09-21T05:16:32.761Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project is listed as a registered charity (number SC003159) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £10,935,534 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project? Registered charity number SC003159 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact locality (not service coverage) East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,935,534 Website [www.elcap.org](http://www.elcap.org/) ## What does East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project do? To provide relied to those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage by providing services for people who require care and support in the activities of daily living, together with advice and assistance to others involved in their care. To promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that end to bring together representatives of statutory authorities and voluntary agencies engages in the furtherance of an of the above purposes ## What causes is East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. 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Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003159? Search SC003159 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 Care & Accommodation Project do? To provide relied to those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage by providing services for people who require care and support in the activities of daily living, together with advice and assistance to others involved in their care. To promote and organise co-operation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that end to bring together representatives of statutory authorities and voluntary agencies engages in the furtherance of an of the above purposes Does East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project. 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 Care & Accommodation Project? East Lothian Care & Accommodation Project's website listed in our register data is http://www.elcap.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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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=SC003159).