Is Nlema a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Nlema as a registered charity (number SC053335) 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 Nlema's charity number?

Nlema's charity number is SC053335. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053335?

Search SC053335 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 Nlema have reviews and complaints?

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

Nlema's website listed in our register data is http://www.nlema.co.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 Nlema registered as a charity?

Nlema was entered on the register on 8 May 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053335Unincorporated association

Nlema

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Nlema is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, 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 Nlema?

Registered charity number: SC053335
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Lanarkshire
Website: www.nlema.co.uk

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Nlema (number SC053335) 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 Nlema do?

The objectives of the Organization will be: a. To provide a safe environment for ethnic minority members of society to gather and connect with each other. b) To facilitate the social needs of ethnic minorities by offering aid in various forms - relevant to their status in the UK. c) To ensure that individuals from ethnic backgrounds remain connected with their heritage and cultural connections and can contribute towards society. D) To relieve ethnic individuals when faced with racialization and support the process of challenging racism.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Nlema

Answers Nlema 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: 8 May 2024
Also known as: North Lanarkshire Ethnic Minorities Association
Where it says it operates: North Lanarkshire

What causes is Nlema registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Nlema yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nlema a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Nlema as a registered charity (number SC053335) 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 Nlema's charity number?: Nlema's charity number is SC053335. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053335?: Search SC053335 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 Nlema do?: The objectives of the Organization will be: a. To provide a safe environment for ethnic minority members of society to gather and connect with each other. b) To facilitate the social needs of ethnic minorities by offering aid in various forms - relevant to their status in the UK. c) To ensure that individuals from ethnic backgrounds remain connected with their heritage and cultural connections and can contribute towards society. D) To relieve ethnic individuals when faced with racialization and support the process of challenging racism.
Does Nlema have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nlema. 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 Nlema?: Nlema's website listed in our register data is http://www.nlema.co.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 Nlema registered as a charity?: Nlema was entered on the register on 8 May 2024.

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.