Is Lochend Football Academy a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lochend Football Academy as a registered charity (number SC051226) 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 Football Academy's charity number?

Lochend Football Academy's charity number is SC051226. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051226?

Search SC051226 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 Lochend Football Academy have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochend Football Academy. 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 Football Academy?

Lochend Football Academy's website listed in our register data is http://www.lochendfa.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 Lochend Football Academy registered as a charity?

Lochend Football Academy was entered on the register on 31 August 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051226Unincorporated association

Lochend Football Academy

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

Lochend Football Academy is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of public participation in sport.

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What are the key facts about Lochend Football Academy?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £90,792
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £87,515
Registered charity number: SC051226
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.lochendfa.co.uk

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Lochend Football Academy (number SC051226) 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 Football Academy do?

Lochend Football Academy is set up to provide safe, inclusive football opportunities in the Lochend community, within the Craigentinny/Duddingston ward of Edinburgh. We encourage children and young people to take part in football and general fitness, promoting health, wellbeing, fair play and participation for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexuality or disability. We do this by organising and developing youth football teams, providing training and playing facilities, arranging regular competitive play through appropriate leagues, supporting coaches and volunteers, and mainta…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lochend Football Academy

Answers Lochend Football Academy gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 31 August 2021
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Lochend Football Academy registered for?

the advancement of public participation in sport

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochend Football Academy yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lochend Football Academy. 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 Lochend Football Academy?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lochend Football Academy a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lochend Football Academy as a registered charity (number SC051226) 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 Football Academy's charity number?: Lochend Football Academy's charity number is SC051226. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051226?: Search SC051226 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 Football Academy do?: Lochend Football Academy is set up to provide safe, inclusive football opportunities in the Lochend community, within the Craigentinny/Duddingston ward of Edinburgh. We encourage children and young people to take part in football and general fitness, promoting health, wellbeing, fair play and participation for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexuality or disability. We do this by organising and developing youth football teams, providing training and playing facilities, arranging regular competitive play through appropriate leagues, supporting coaches and volunteers, and mainta…
Does Lochend Football Academy have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochend Football Academy. 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 Football Academy?: Lochend Football Academy's website listed in our register data is http://www.lochendfa.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 Lochend Football Academy registered as a charity?: Lochend Football Academy was entered on the register on 31 August 2021.

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.