--- title: "Ling — charity SC047553 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Ling (charity SC047553): income £127k (2026). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ling retrieved: 2026-10-07T07:05:28.422Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC047553SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) L # Ling Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Ling 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.newgallowaytownhall.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047553) Work at Ling? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ling&type=claim&name=Ling) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Ling? Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31 £127,011 Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31 £127,448 Registered charity number SC047553 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Dumfries And Galloway Website [www.newgallowaytownhall.com](http://www.newgallowaytownhall.com/) Quick answer Ling (number SC047553) 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 Ling do? LING is a community-led organisation created to benefit the people and community of New Galloway and the wider Glenkens. We work to improve community wellbeing, reduce social isolation, increase participation and volunteering, and strengthen local community capacity. LING owns and operates New Galloway Town Hall, secured through Community Asset Transfer in 2022. We use the Town Hall as a sustainable community hub, providing accessible space for community groups, activities, events, meetings and services. We deliver our aims by organising and supporting community activities, providing opport… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ling Answers Ling 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”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 4 July 2017 Also known as Local Initiatives in New Galloway (LING) Where it says it operates Dumfries And Galloway ## What causes is Ling 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 intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ling yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ling. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Ling? - 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. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=ling&type=claim&name=Ling) [Visit charity website](http://www.newgallowaytownhall.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ling a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Ling as a registered charity (number SC047553) 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 Ling's charity number? Ling's charity number is SC047553. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047553? Search SC047553 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 Ling do? LING is a community-led organisation created to benefit the people and community of New Galloway and the wider Glenkens. We work to improve community wellbeing, reduce social isolation, increase participation and volunteering, and strengthen local community capacity. LING owns and operates New Galloway Town Hall, secured through Community Asset Transfer in 2022. We use the Town Hall as a sustainable community hub, providing accessible space for community groups, activities, events, meetings and services. We deliver our aims by organising and supporting community activities, providing opport… Does Ling have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ling. 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 Ling? Ling's website listed in our register data is http://www.newgallowaytownhall.com. 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 Ling registered as a charity? Ling was entered on the register on 4 July 2017. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC047553).