Is Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC046977) 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 Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO)'s charity number?

Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO)'s charity number is SC046977. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC046977SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO)

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2026-02-28: £15,000
Reported spending · year ending 2026-02-28: £12,000
Registered charity number: SC046977
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Falkirk

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Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) (number SC046977) 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 Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) do?

Our association was set up more than 60years ago with the aim of providing facilities for the use of all pensioners in our village. We hold various social events for our members throughout the year. We have a weekly coffee morning, two outings and several concerts during the year (each concert is followed by a light lunch) and at Christmas we go out to a local restaurant for lunch. We also have fundraisers such as raffles and bring and buy sales. Our members can have the use of our hall for any occasion such as wedding anniversaries, birthday parties, funeral teas free of charge. Our hall is…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO)

Answers Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 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: 14 November 2016
Where it says it operates: Falkirk

What causes is Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC046977) 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 Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO)'s charity number?: Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO)'s charity number is SC046977. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046977?: Search SC046977 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 Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) do?: Our association was set up more than 60years ago with the aim of providing facilities for the use of all pensioners in our village. We hold various social events for our members throughout the year. We have a weekly coffee morning, two outings and several concerts during the year (each concert is followed by a light lunch) and at Christmas we go out to a local restaurant for lunch. We also have fundraisers such as raffles and bring and buy sales. Our members can have the use of our hall for any occasion such as wedding anniversaries, birthday parties, funeral teas free of charge. Our hall is…
Does Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO). 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 Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO)?: Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Laurieston Old Folks Welfare Association (SCIO) was entered on the register on 14 November 2016.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.