--- title: "Lothian Autistic Society — charity SC021439 | CharityCompare" description: "Lothian Autistic Society (charity SC021439): income £939k (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lothian-autistic-society retrieved: 2026-10-07T20:22:17.926Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC021439Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) LA # Lothian Autistic Society Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Lothian Autistic Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.lothianautistic.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC021439) Work at Lothian Autistic Society? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=lothian-autistic-society&type=claim&name=Lothian%20Autistic%20Society) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Lothian Autistic Society? Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31 £938,761 Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31 £872,254 Registered charity number SC021439 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.lothianautistic.org](http://www.lothianautistic.org/) Quick answer Lothian Autistic Society (number SC021439) 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 Lothian Autistic Society do? Lothian Autistic Society was set up in 1992 by parents who wanted to make life better for their children who were on the autism spectrum. The Charity is now the principal provider of social activities for autistic children and young people across the Lothians. We have developed a suite of activities tailored to the changing needs of children and young people through their school years. These activities, at evenings, weekends and during school holidays, create spaces where autistic children are supported to have fun, grow, and make friends with their peers while their carers get vital breaks f… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lothian Autistic Society Answers Lothian Autistic Society 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”. ### Where does Lothian Autistic Society's money come from? Lothian Autistic Society reported £608k total income for the year ending 31 August 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £589k (97%), other income £18k (3%), investments £1,618 (0%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£589k · 97% - Other income£18k · 3% - Investments£1,618 · 0% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 26 April 1993 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Lothian Autistic Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Lothian Autistic Society yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lothian Autistic Society. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Lothian Autistic Society? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=lothian-autistic-society&type=claim&name=Lothian%20Autistic%20Society) [Visit charity website](http://www.lothianautistic.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lothian Autistic Society a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Lothian Autistic Society as a registered charity (number SC021439) 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 Lothian Autistic Society's charity number? Lothian Autistic Society's charity number is SC021439. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC021439? Search SC021439 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 Lothian Autistic Society do? Lothian Autistic Society was set up in 1992 by parents who wanted to make life better for their children who were on the autism spectrum. The Charity is now the principal provider of social activities for autistic children and young people across the Lothians. We have developed a suite of activities tailored to the changing needs of children and young people through their school years. These activities, at evenings, weekends and during school holidays, create spaces where autistic children are supported to have fun, grow, and make friends with their peers while their carers get vital breaks f… Does Lothian Autistic Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lothian Autistic Society. 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 Lothian Autistic Society? Lothian Autistic Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.lothianautistic.org. 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. Where does Lothian Autistic Society's money come from? Lothian Autistic Society reported £608k total income for the year ending 31 August 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £589k (97%), other income £18k (3%), investments £1,618 (0%). When was Lothian Autistic Society registered as a charity? Lothian Autistic Society was entered on the register on 26 April 1993. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC021439).