Is Pencaitland Day Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Pencaitland Day Centre as a registered charity (number SC016981) 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 Pencaitland Day Centre's charity number?

Pencaitland Day Centre's charity number is SC016981. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016981?

Search SC016981 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 Pencaitland Day Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pencaitland Day Centre. 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 Pencaitland Day Centre?

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

When was Pencaitland Day Centre registered as a charity?

Pencaitland Day Centre was entered on the register on 16 January 1991.

Registered charity · No. SC016981Unincorporated association

Pencaitland Day Centre

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

Pencaitland Day Centre is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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 Pencaitland Day Centre?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £19,267
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £18,419
Registered charity number: SC016981
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian

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Pencaitland Day Centre (number SC016981) 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 Pencaitland Day Centre do?

We are a group of volunteers who run a weekly lunch club for older adults over the age of 60 in Pencaitland and the surrounding area. We provide aid, assistance and support for our members and offer access to a healthy nutritious meal, exercise, a varied programme of entertainment, trips and activities, intergenerational contact and the opportunity to meet people and make friends. Our aim is to reduce social isolation, combat loneliness and support our most vulnerable elderly residents to take part in activities that they would not otherwise be able to access. We are seeking funding to allow…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Pencaitland Day Centre

Answers Pencaitland Day Centre 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: 16 January 1991
Also known as: Pencaitland Day Centre East Lothian
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Pencaitland Day Centre registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Pencaitland Day Centre yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Pencaitland Day Centre. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pencaitland Day Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Pencaitland Day Centre as a registered charity (number SC016981) 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 Pencaitland Day Centre's charity number?: Pencaitland Day Centre's charity number is SC016981. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016981?: Search SC016981 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 Pencaitland Day Centre do?: We are a group of volunteers who run a weekly lunch club for older adults over the age of 60 in Pencaitland and the surrounding area. We provide aid, assistance and support for our members and offer access to a healthy nutritious meal, exercise, a varied programme of entertainment, trips and activities, intergenerational contact and the opportunity to meet people and make friends. Our aim is to reduce social isolation, combat loneliness and support our most vulnerable elderly residents to take part in activities that they would not otherwise be able to access. We are seeking funding to allow…
Does Pencaitland Day Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pencaitland Day Centre. 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 Pencaitland Day Centre?: Pencaitland Day Centre does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Pencaitland Day Centre registered as a charity?: Pencaitland Day Centre was entered on the register on 16 January 1991.

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.