Is Losc a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Losc as a registered charity (number SC028184) 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 Losc's charity number?

Losc's charity number is SC028184. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC028184?

Search SC028184 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 Losc have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Losc. 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 Losc?

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

When was Losc registered as a charity?

Losc was entered on the register on 4 August 1998.

Registered charity · No. SC028184SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Losc

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

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

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £138,695
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £121,688
Registered charity number: SC028184
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

Quick answer

Losc (number SC028184) 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 Losc do?

To provide wrap around care to the children of Lauder and the surrounding community, we achieve this by running a breakfast club, after school club and holiday club.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Losc

Answers Losc gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 4 August 1998
Also known as: Lauder Out of School Club (LOSC) (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Losc registered for?

the advancement of educationthe 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 Losc yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Losc. 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 Losc?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Losc a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Losc as a registered charity (number SC028184) 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 Losc's charity number?: Losc's charity number is SC028184. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC028184?: Search SC028184 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 Losc do?: To provide wrap around care to the children of Lauder and the surrounding community, we achieve this by running a breakfast club, after school club and holiday club.
Does Losc have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Losc. 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 Losc?: Losc does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Losc registered as a charity?: Losc was entered on the register on 4 August 1998.

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.