Is Lepra a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lepra as a registered charity (number SC039715) 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 Lepra's charity number?

Lepra's charity number is SC039715. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039715?

Search SC039715 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 Lepra have reviews and complaints?

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

Lepra's website listed in our register data is http://www.lepra.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 Lepra registered as a charity?

Lepra was entered on the register on 9 July 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039715Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Lepra

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

Lepra is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Lepra?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,909,745
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,662,154
Registered charity number: SC039715
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.lepra.org.uk

Quick answer

Lepra (number SC039715) 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 Lepra do?

The objects for which the Association is established are - To carry out the investigation of and promote research into the causes, treatment, cure and prevention of the disease of leprosy and any allied disease, and give grant relief and assistance to any persons suffering or believed to be suffering therefrom, or the family or dependants of such persons of any description, including financial assistance.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lepra

Answers Lepra 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: 9 July 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Lepra registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lepra yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Lepra a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lepra as a registered charity (number SC039715) 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 Lepra's charity number?: Lepra's charity number is SC039715. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039715?: Search SC039715 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 Lepra do?: The objects for which the Association is established are - To carry out the investigation of and promote research into the causes, treatment, cure and prevention of the disease of leprosy and any allied disease, and give grant relief and assistance to any persons suffering or believed to be suffering therefrom, or the family or dependants of such persons of any description, including financial assistance.
Does Lepra have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lepra. 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 Lepra?: Lepra's website listed in our register data is http://www.lepra.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 Lepra registered as a charity?: Lepra was entered on the register on 9 July 2008.

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.