Registered charity · No. SC012641Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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LifeCare
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
LifeCare is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
LifeCare (number SC012641) 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 LifeCare do?
The principal objects for which the Company is established are to promote, provide, support and assist in the care and welfare of older persons and carers in the City of Edinburgh, its Environs and throughout Scotland (by maintaining, developing and providing care, support and community services and facilities which meet the evolving needs of older persons and carers, including inter-generational work) and to fulfil the following charitable purposes 1 the relief and support of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage 2 the provision of r…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for LifeCare
Answers LifeCare 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 LifeCare's money come from?
LifeCare reported £1.7m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.4m (80%), trading and fundraising events £230k (13%), other income £60k (3%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£1.4m · 80%
Trading and fundraising events£230k · 13%
Other income£60k · 3%
Investments£54k · 3%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
LifeCare (Edinburgh) Limited
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh
What causes is LifeCare registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Why is there no Clarity Score for LifeCare yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists LifeCare as a registered charity (number SC012641) 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 LifeCare's charity number?
LifeCare's charity number is SC012641. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does LifeCare do?
The principal objects for which the Company is established are to promote, provide, support and assist in the care and welfare of older persons and carers in the City of Edinburgh, its Environs and throughout Scotland (by maintaining, developing and providing care, support and community services and facilities which meet the evolving needs of older persons and carers, including inter-generational work) and to fulfil the following charitable purposes 1 the relief and support of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage 2 the provision of r…
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How can I donate to LifeCare?
LifeCare's website listed in our register data is http://www.lifecare-edinburgh.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 LifeCare's money come from?
LifeCare reported £1.7m total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £1.4m (80%), trading and fundraising events £230k (13%), other income £60k (3%).
When was LifeCare registered as a charity?
LifeCare was entered on the register on 18 September 1946.