--- title: "East Lothian Countryside Volunteers — charity SC044495" description: "East Lothian Countryside Volunteers (charity SC044495). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/east-lothian-countryside-volunteers retrieved: 2026-09-21T05:18:45.602Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer East Lothian Countryside Volunteers is listed as a registered charity (number SC044495) 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 advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £1,051 (year ending 2025-12-30). 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 Countryside Volunteers? Registered charity number SC044495 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-12-30) £1,051 Website [www.elcv.org.uk](http://www.elcv.org.uk/) ## What does East Lothian Countryside Volunteers do? To support the enhancement and maintenance of the natural heritage within EastLothian, mainly by seeking funding for projects the ELC rangers consider worthwhile, and contributing to local forums and publications ## What causes is East Lothian Countryside Volunteers registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for East Lothian Countryside Volunteers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. East Lothian Countryside Volunteers 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 Countryside Volunteers? - 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. 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-countryside-volunteers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.elcv.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is East Lothian Countryside Volunteers a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists East Lothian Countryside Volunteers as a registered charity (number SC044495) 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 Countryside Volunteers's charity number? East Lothian Countryside Volunteers's charity number is SC044495. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044495? Search SC044495 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 Countryside Volunteers do? To support the enhancement and maintenance of the natural heritage within EastLothian, mainly by seeking funding for projects the ELC rangers consider worthwhile, and contributing to local forums and publications Does East Lothian Countryside Volunteers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for East Lothian Countryside Volunteers. 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 Countryside Volunteers? East Lothian Countryside Volunteers's website listed in our register data is http://www.elcv.org.uk. 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=SC044495).