Lead Scotland (number SC003949) 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 Lead Scotland do?
ead Scotland supports disabled people, carers and others facing disadvantage to overcome barriers and create opportunities through learning, digital inclusion, employability and meaningful connections. We help people build skills, confidence and independence, understand and exercise their rights, and participate more fully in learning, work and community life. We do this through inclusive learning programmes, digital and cyber support, employability activity, befriending and connection services, our Disabled Students’ Helpline, accessible qualifications, information and advice. We also use th…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lead Scotland
Answers Lead Scotland 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”.
Where does Lead Scotland's money come from?
Lead Scotland reported £731k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £720k (99%), investments £10k (1%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£720k · 99%
Investments£10k · 1%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is Lead Scotland registered for?
the advancement of education
Why is there no Clarity Score for Lead Scotland yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lead Scotland.
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The register data used for this profile lists Lead Scotland as a registered charity (number SC003949) 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 Lead Scotland's charity number?
Lead Scotland's charity number is SC003949. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC003949?
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What does Lead Scotland do?
ead Scotland supports disabled people, carers and others facing disadvantage to overcome barriers and create opportunities through learning, digital inclusion, employability and meaningful connections. We help people build skills, confidence and independence, understand and exercise their rights, and participate more fully in learning, work and community life. We do this through inclusive learning programmes, digital and cyber support, employability activity, befriending and connection services, our Disabled Students’ Helpline, accessible qualifications, information and advice. We also use th…
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lead Scotland. 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 Lead Scotland?
Lead Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.lead.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.
Where does Lead Scotland's money come from?
Lead Scotland reported £731k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £720k (99%), investments £10k (1%).
When was Lead Scotland registered as a charity?
Lead Scotland was entered on the register on 2 April 1990.