Is Lochend Community Growing Project a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lochend Community Growing Project as a registered charity (number SC044024) 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 Lochend Community Growing Project's charity number?

Lochend Community Growing Project's charity number is SC044024. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044024?

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Does Lochend Community Growing Project have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Lochend Community Growing Project?

Lochend Community Growing Project does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Lochend Community Growing Project registered as a charity?

Lochend Community Growing Project was entered on the register on 22 May 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC044024SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Lochend Community Growing Project

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

Lochend Community Growing Project is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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.

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What are the key facts about Lochend Community Growing Project?

Reported income · year ending 2026-05-31: £8,044
Reported spending · year ending 2026-05-31: £2,823
Registered charity number: SC044024
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

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Lochend Community Growing Project (number SC044024) 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 Lochend Community Growing Project do?

We're in the heart of a deprived area - built on a patch of derelict ground in the middle of housing. We encourage people to spend time outdoors in nature which is scientifically proven to improve mental health. It improves their physical health as they're working on maintaining their own raised bed and the communal areas of the garden. We promote social inclusion and community engagement which is also good for people's mental health and for the overall community. As well as bringing garden members together to work on a collective project, we organise free open days throughout the year for…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lochend Community Growing Project

Answers Lochend Community Growing Project gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 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: 22 May 2013
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Lochend Community Growing Project registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochend Community Growing Project yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lochend Community Growing Project a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lochend Community Growing Project as a registered charity (number SC044024) 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 Lochend Community Growing Project's charity number?: Lochend Community Growing Project's charity number is SC044024. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044024?: Search SC044024 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 Lochend Community Growing Project do?: We're in the heart of a deprived area - built on a patch of derelict ground in the middle of housing. We encourage people to spend time outdoors in nature which is scientifically proven to improve mental health. It improves their physical health as they're working on maintaining their own raised bed and the communal areas of the garden. We promote social inclusion and community engagement which is also good for people's mental health and for the overall community. As well as bringing garden members together to work on a collective project, we organise free open days throughout the year for…
Does Lochend Community Growing Project have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochend Community Growing Project. 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 Lochend Community Growing Project?: Lochend Community Growing Project does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Lochend Community Growing Project registered as a charity?: Lochend Community Growing Project was entered on the register on 22 May 2013.

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.