--- title: "Lanthorn Community Education Association — charity SC005904 | CharityCompare" description: "Lanthorn Community Education Association (charity SC005904): income £107k (2026). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lanthorn-community-education-association retrieved: 2026-10-06T20:36:56.133Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC005904Unincorporated association LC # Lanthorn Community Education Association Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Lanthorn Community Education Association is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC005904) Work at Lanthorn Community Education Association? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=lanthorn-community-education-association&type=claim&name=Lanthorn%20Community%20Education%20Association) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Lanthorn Community Education Association? Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31 £106,608 Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31 £116,634 Registered charity number SC005904 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) West Lothian Quick answer Lanthorn Community Education Association (number SC005904) 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 Lanthorn Community Education Association do? The charity is established to manage and operate the Lanthorn Centre on behalf of West Lothian Council, providing educational, recreational and community facilities for people living in the local area. We achieve this by offering affordable room hire for community groups, clubs and organisations, supporting learning and social activities, operating a community café that provides an accessible meeting place, and delivering the Lanthorn Food Project to assist individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. We also work in partnership with local organisations, volunteers and funding bodie… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lanthorn Community Education Association Answers Lanthorn Community Education Association gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 30 March 1981 Also known as Lanthorn Association Where it says it operates West Lothian ## What causes is Lanthorn Community Education Association registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lanthorn Community Education Association yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lanthorn Community Education Association. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Lanthorn Community Education Association? - 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) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, 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 SC005904? Search SC005904 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 Lanthorn Community Education Association do? The charity is established to manage and operate the Lanthorn Centre on behalf of West Lothian Council, providing educational, recreational and community facilities for people living in the local area. We achieve this by offering affordable room hire for community groups, clubs and organisations, supporting learning and social activities, operating a community café that provides an accessible meeting place, and delivering the Lanthorn Food Project to assist individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. We also work in partnership with local organisations, volunteers and funding bodie… Does Lanthorn Community Education Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lanthorn Community Education Association. 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 Lanthorn Community Education Association? Lanthorn Community Education Association does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was Lanthorn Community Education Association registered as a charity? Lanthorn Community Education Association was entered on the register on 30 March 1981. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC005904).