Is Lockerby Almshouses SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lockerby Almshouses SCIO as a registered charity (number SC052993) 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 Lockerby Almshouses SCIO's charity number?

Lockerby Almshouses SCIO's charity number is SC052993. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052993?

Search SC052993 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 Lockerby Almshouses SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lockerby Almshouses SCIO. 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 Lockerby Almshouses SCIO?

Lockerby Almshouses SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.lockerbytrust.org.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 Lockerby Almshouses SCIO registered as a charity?

Lockerby Almshouses SCIO was entered on the register on 8 December 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052993SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Lockerby Almshouses SCIO

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

Lockerby Almshouses SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Lockerby Almshouses SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £2,501
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £7,613
Registered charity number: SC052993
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.lockerbytrust.org.uk

Quick answer

Lockerby Almshouses SCIO (number SC052993) 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 Lockerby Almshouses SCIO do?

To apply the residue and remainder of the estate of Thomas Lockerby in erecting and endowing twelve or more almshouses in Edinburgh, and thus to provide subsidised accommodation for people, male or female who have been reduced by circumstances through no fault of their own.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lockerby Almshouses SCIO

Answers Lockerby Almshouses SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 8 December 2023
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Lockerby Almshouses SCIO registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lockerby Almshouses SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lockerby Almshouses SCIO. 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 Lockerby Almshouses SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lockerby Almshouses SCIO as a registered charity (number SC052993) 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 Lockerby Almshouses SCIO's charity number?: Lockerby Almshouses SCIO's charity number is SC052993. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052993?: Search SC052993 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 Lockerby Almshouses SCIO do?: To apply the residue and remainder of the estate of Thomas Lockerby in erecting and endowing twelve or more almshouses in Edinburgh, and thus to provide subsidised accommodation for people, male or female who have been reduced by circumstances through no fault of their own.
Does Lockerby Almshouses SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lockerby Almshouses SCIO. 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 Lockerby Almshouses SCIO?: Lockerby Almshouses SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.lockerbytrust.org.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 Lockerby Almshouses SCIO registered as a charity?: Lockerby Almshouses SCIO was entered on the register on 8 December 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.