Is Lochwinnoch International Aid a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lochwinnoch International Aid as a registered charity (number SC038281) 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 Lochwinnoch International Aid's charity number?

Lochwinnoch International Aid's charity number is SC038281. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038281?

Search SC038281 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 Lochwinnoch International Aid have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochwinnoch International Aid. 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 Lochwinnoch International Aid?

Lochwinnoch International Aid does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Lochwinnoch International Aid registered as a charity?

Lochwinnoch International Aid was entered on the register on 24 May 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038281Unincorporated association

Lochwinnoch International Aid

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

Lochwinnoch International Aid is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Lochwinnoch International Aid?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,772
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,102
Registered charity number: SC038281
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire

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Lochwinnoch International Aid (number SC038281) 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 Lochwinnoch International Aid do?

We are set up to raise funds which are then redistributed in the form of donations to international organisations to help them in situations of poverty, ill-health and disaster. Many of the organisations we support are ones with which our members may have a personal connection.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lochwinnoch International Aid

Answers Lochwinnoch International Aid gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 24 May 2007
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Lochwinnoch International Aid registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochwinnoch International Aid yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lochwinnoch International Aid. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lochwinnoch International Aid a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lochwinnoch International Aid as a registered charity (number SC038281) 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 Lochwinnoch International Aid's charity number?: Lochwinnoch International Aid's charity number is SC038281. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038281?: Search SC038281 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 Lochwinnoch International Aid do?: We are set up to raise funds which are then redistributed in the form of donations to international organisations to help them in situations of poverty, ill-health and disaster. Many of the organisations we support are ones with which our members may have a personal connection.
Does Lochwinnoch International Aid have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochwinnoch International Aid. 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 Lochwinnoch International Aid?: Lochwinnoch International Aid does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Lochwinnoch International Aid registered as a charity?: Lochwinnoch International Aid was entered on the register on 24 May 2007.

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.