Is Lingo Flamingo a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lingo Flamingo as a registered charity (number SC052658) 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 Lingo Flamingo's charity number?

Lingo Flamingo's charity number is SC052658. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052658?

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Does Lingo Flamingo have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Lingo Flamingo?

Lingo Flamingo's website listed in our register data is https://www.lingoflamingo.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 Lingo Flamingo registered as a charity?

Lingo Flamingo was entered on the register on 30 June 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052658Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Lingo Flamingo

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

Lingo Flamingo is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Lingo Flamingo?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £214,615
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £209,724
Registered charity number: SC052658
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.lingoflamingo.co.uk

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Lingo Flamingo (number SC052658) 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 Lingo Flamingo do?

Lingo Flamingo uses the power of foreign languages to support older adults in care homes and day centres. Research shows that language learning can increase our cognitive health, we therefore deliver inclusive and accessible foreign language classes in care homes and community centres to increase the cognitive health, well-being and self-esteem of our students. Since launching in 2015, we have provided over 8,000 classes to over 6,000 older adults across Scotland. In addition to our outreach work in care homes and day centres, we provide community language classes to increase the knowledge a…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lingo Flamingo

Answers Lingo Flamingo 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: 30 June 2023
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Lingo Flamingo registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lingo Flamingo yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lingo Flamingo a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lingo Flamingo as a registered charity (number SC052658) 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 Lingo Flamingo's charity number?: Lingo Flamingo's charity number is SC052658. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052658?: Search SC052658 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 Lingo Flamingo do?: Lingo Flamingo uses the power of foreign languages to support older adults in care homes and day centres. Research shows that language learning can increase our cognitive health, we therefore deliver inclusive and accessible foreign language classes in care homes and community centres to increase the cognitive health, well-being and self-esteem of our students. Since launching in 2015, we have provided over 8,000 classes to over 6,000 older adults across Scotland. In addition to our outreach work in care homes and day centres, we provide community language classes to increase the knowledge a…
Does Lingo Flamingo have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lingo Flamingo. 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 Lingo Flamingo?: Lingo Flamingo's website listed in our register data is https://www.lingoflamingo.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 Lingo Flamingo registered as a charity?: Lingo Flamingo was entered on the register on 30 June 2023.

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.