--- title: "Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project… — charity SC016130" description: "Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd (charity SC016130). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gingerbread-edinburgh-lothian-project-ltd retrieved: 2026-09-21T12:21:52.071Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd is listed as a registered charity (number SC016130) 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; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £247,839 (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 Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd? Registered charity number SC016130 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact locality (not service coverage) City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £247,839 Website [www.gingerbreadedinburgh.co.uk](http://www.gingerbreadedinburgh.co.uk/) ## What does Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd do? Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd supports lone-carer families by providing affordable, high-quality childcare, advice and emotional support. We run four After School Clubs, a Holiday Club and In-Service Day care, giving children a safe, nurturing environment to learn through play and develop confidence. We help carers access work, education and respite by delivering reliable childcare and practical guidance. Our staff are trained childcare practitioners, and we work closely with families, schools and partner organisations to improve outcomes for children and support those experienc… ## What causes is Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd 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 Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd? - 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? 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Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd's charity number is SC016130. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016130? Search SC016130 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 Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd do? Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd supports lone-carer families by providing affordable, high-quality childcare, advice and emotional support. We run four After School Clubs, a Holiday Club and In-Service Day care, giving children a safe, nurturing environment to learn through play and develop confidence. We help carers access work, education and respite by delivering reliable childcare and practical guidance. Our staff are trained childcare practitioners, and we work closely with families, schools and partner organisations to improve outcomes for children and support those experienc… Does Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd. 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 Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd? Gingerbread Edinburgh & Lothian Project Ltd's website listed in our register data is http://www.gingerbreadedinburgh.co.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=SC016130).