Is Light Up Learning a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Light Up Learning as a registered charity (number SC045701) 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 Light Up Learning's charity number?

Light Up Learning's charity number is SC045701. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045701?

Search SC045701 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 Light Up Learning have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Light Up Learning. 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 Light Up Learning?

Light Up Learning's website listed in our register data is http://lightuplearning.org. 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 Light Up Learning registered as a charity?

Light Up Learning was entered on the register on 12 June 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045701SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Light Up Learning

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

Light Up Learning is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Light Up Learning?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £242,558
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £289,082
Registered charity number: SC045701
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: lightuplearning.org

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Light Up Learning (number SC045701) 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 Light Up Learning do?

Light Up Learning provides one-to-one mentoring for high school students in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The programme aims to address issues of unequal access to education and disengagement in the classroom by creating low-stress, supportive, and playful learning environments for young people who have experienced disadvantage. We place each student in charge of their own learning and give them the resources, skills, and contacts they need to achieve their potential.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Light Up Learning

Answers Light Up Learning gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 12 June 2015
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Light Up Learning registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Light Up Learning yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Light Up Learning. 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 Light Up Learning?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Light Up Learning a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Light Up Learning as a registered charity (number SC045701) 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 Light Up Learning's charity number?: Light Up Learning's charity number is SC045701. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045701?: Search SC045701 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 Light Up Learning do?: Light Up Learning provides one-to-one mentoring for high school students in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The programme aims to address issues of unequal access to education and disengagement in the classroom by creating low-stress, supportive, and playful learning environments for young people who have experienced disadvantage. We place each student in charge of their own learning and give them the resources, skills, and contacts they need to achieve their potential.
Does Light Up Learning have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Light Up Learning. 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 Light Up Learning?: Light Up Learning's website listed in our register data is http://lightuplearning.org. 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 Light Up Learning registered as a charity?: Light Up Learning was entered on the register on 12 June 2015.

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.