Is Nbc a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Nbc as a registered charity (number SC047156) 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 Nbc's charity number?

Nbc's charity number is SC047156. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047156?

Search SC047156 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 Nbc have reviews and complaints?

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

Nbc's website listed in our register data is http://www.nbceastlothian.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 Nbc registered as a charity?

Nbc was entered on the register on 6 February 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047156SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Nbc

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

Nbc is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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, the promotion of equality and diversity.

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What are the key facts about Nbc?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £44,521
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £39,917
Registered charity number: SC047156
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.nbceastlothian.org.uk

Quick answer

Nbc (number SC047156) 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 Nbc do?

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Nbc

Answers Nbc gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 6 February 2017
Also known as: New Beginnings Club East Lothian
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Nbc registered for?

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 intendedthe promotion of equality and diversity

Why is there no Clarity Score for Nbc yet?

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

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 Nbc a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Nbc as a registered charity (number SC047156) 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 Nbc's charity number?: Nbc's charity number is SC047156. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047156?: Search SC047156 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 Nbc do?: see annual report
Does Nbc have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nbc. 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 Nbc?: Nbc's website listed in our register data is http://www.nbceastlothian.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 Nbc registered as a charity?: Nbc was entered on the register on 6 February 2017.

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.