Is Lcv a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lcv as a registered charity (number SC020384) 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 Lcv's charity number?

Lcv's charity number is SC020384. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020384?

Search SC020384 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.

Does Lcv have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lcv. 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 Lcv?

Lcv's website listed in our register data is http://www.lcv.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.

When was Lcv registered as a charity?

Lcv was entered on the register on 17 March 1992.

Registered charity · No. SC020384SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Lcv

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

Lcv is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Lcv?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £13,715
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,477
Registered charity number: SC020384
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.lcv.org.uk

Quick answer

Lcv (number SC020384) 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 Lcv do?

LCV undertakes practical nature conservation activities in and around the Lothians (and occasionally further afield). We provide transport, tools and training to allow volunteers to do this work, supporting colleagues in councils and other organisations with land managed for conservation in achieving their goals. In the 2024/25 year we provided 652 volunteer-days of labour on 59 tasks for 23 different clients. Example activities include invasive species removal, path maintenance, tree planting/maintenance, pond management and many more.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lcv

Answers Lcv gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 March 1992
Also known as: Lothians Conservation Volunteers
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Lcv registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lcv yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lcv. 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

What should you check before donating to Lcv?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lcv a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lcv as a registered charity (number SC020384) 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 Lcv's charity number?: Lcv's charity number is SC020384. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020384?: Search SC020384 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 Lcv do?: LCV undertakes practical nature conservation activities in and around the Lothians (and occasionally further afield). We provide transport, tools and training to allow volunteers to do this work, supporting colleagues in councils and other organisations with land managed for conservation in achieving their goals. In the 2024/25 year we provided 652 volunteer-days of labour on 59 tasks for 23 different clients. Example activities include invasive species removal, path maintenance, tree planting/maintenance, pond management and many more.
Does Lcv have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lcv. 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 Lcv?: Lcv's website listed in our register data is http://www.lcv.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.
When was Lcv registered as a charity?: Lcv was entered on the register on 17 March 1992.

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.