Is Leith Benevolent Association Ltd a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Leith Benevolent Association Ltd as a registered charity (number SC011276) 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 Leith Benevolent Association Ltd's charity number?

Leith Benevolent Association Ltd's charity number is SC011276. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC011276?

Search SC011276 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 Leith Benevolent Association Ltd have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leith Benevolent Association 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 Leith Benevolent Association Ltd?

Leith Benevolent Association Ltd's website listed in our register data is http://www.leithbenevolentassociation.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.

When was Leith Benevolent Association Ltd registered as a charity?

Leith Benevolent Association Ltd was entered on the register on 14 September 1956.

Registered charity · No. SC011276Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Leith Benevolent Association Ltd

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

Leith Benevolent Association Ltd is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Leith Benevolent Association Ltd?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £48,804
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £52,902
Registered charity number: SC011276
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.leithbenevolentassociation.co.uk

Quick answer

Leith Benevolent Association Ltd (number SC011276) 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 Leith Benevolent Association Ltd do?

Manages an endowment which provides for charitable donations to other charities in Leith

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Leith Benevolent Association Ltd

Answers Leith Benevolent Association Ltd 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: 14 September 1956
Also known as: Leith Benevolent Assoc Ltd
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Leith Benevolent Association Ltd registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Leith Benevolent Association Ltd yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Leith Benevolent Association Ltd. 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 Leith Benevolent Association Ltd?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leith Benevolent Association Ltd a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Leith Benevolent Association Ltd as a registered charity (number SC011276) 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 Leith Benevolent Association Ltd's charity number?: Leith Benevolent Association Ltd's charity number is SC011276. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC011276?: Search SC011276 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 Leith Benevolent Association Ltd do?: Manages an endowment which provides for charitable donations to other charities in Leith
Does Leith Benevolent Association Ltd have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Leith Benevolent Association 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 Leith Benevolent Association Ltd?: Leith Benevolent Association Ltd's website listed in our register data is http://www.leithbenevolentassociation.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.
When was Leith Benevolent Association Ltd registered as a charity?: Leith Benevolent Association Ltd was entered on the register on 14 September 1956.

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.