Is Lia a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lia as a registered charity (number SC048416) 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 Lia's charity number?

Lia's charity number is SC048416. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048416?

Search SC048416 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 Lia have reviews and complaints?

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

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

Lia was entered on the register on 29 May 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048416SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Lia

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

Lia is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Lia?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £3,086
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,050
Registered charity number: SC048416
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Western Isles
Website: www.lamlashimprovements.co.uk

Quick answer

Lia (number SC048416) 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 Lia do?

Carry out events for the benefit of the village and wider community, help to improve the appearance of the village and look after the public toilets

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lia

Answers Lia 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: 29 May 2018
Also known as: Lamlash Improvements Association
Where it says it operates: Western Isles

What causes is Lia registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lia yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Lia a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lia as a registered charity (number SC048416) 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 Lia's charity number?: Lia's charity number is SC048416. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048416?: Search SC048416 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 Lia do?: Carry out events for the benefit of the village and wider community, help to improve the appearance of the village and look after the public toilets
Does Lia have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lia. 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 Lia?: Lia's website listed in our register data is http://www.lamlashimprovements.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 Lia registered as a charity?: Lia was entered on the register on 29 May 2018.

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.