Is Midlothian Community Action a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Midlothian Community Action as a registered charity (number SC008286) 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 Midlothian Community Action's charity number?

Midlothian Community Action's charity number is SC008286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008286?

Search SC008286 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 Midlothian Community Action have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Midlothian Community Action. 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 Midlothian Community Action?

Midlothian Community Action's website listed in our register data is http://www.mvacvs.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 Midlothian Community Action registered as a charity?

Midlothian Community Action was entered on the register on 28 March 1978.

Registered charity · No. SC008286Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Midlothian Community Action

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

Midlothian Community Action 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 Midlothian Community Action?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £491,849
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £495,264
Registered charity number: SC008286
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: www.mvacvs.org.uk

Quick answer

Midlothian Community Action (number SC008286) 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 Midlothian Community Action do?

We are the Third Sector Interface in Midlothian. We support local third sector organisations on volunteering, capacity building and social enterprise. We also give them a voice in community planning. We also provide a range of services to volunteers, and deliver a number of volunteer-supported services.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Midlothian Community Action

Answers Midlothian Community Action gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 28 March 1978
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Midlothian Community Action registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Midlothian Community Action yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Midlothian Community Action. 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 Midlothian Community Action?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Midlothian Community Action a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Midlothian Community Action as a registered charity (number SC008286) 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 Midlothian Community Action's charity number?: Midlothian Community Action's charity number is SC008286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008286?: Search SC008286 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 Midlothian Community Action do?: We are the Third Sector Interface in Midlothian. We support local third sector organisations on volunteering, capacity building and social enterprise. We also give them a voice in community planning. We also provide a range of services to volunteers, and deliver a number of volunteer-supported services.
Does Midlothian Community Action have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Midlothian Community Action. 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 Midlothian Community Action?: Midlothian Community Action's website listed in our register data is http://www.mvacvs.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 Midlothian Community Action registered as a charity?: Midlothian Community Action was entered on the register on 28 March 1978.

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.