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Registered charity · No. SC042187Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)East Lothian

Pennypit Community Development Trust

Pennypit Community Development Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of public participation in sport, 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, based in East Lothian.

Quick answer

Pennypit Community Development Trust is a registered charity (number SC042187) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of public participation in sport; 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. Its latest reported income was £451,490 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC042187
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
East Lothian
Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30)
£451,490

What the charity does

The Pennypit Trust are a well established charity, set up in Prestonpans, who support local communities, affected by social, financial and health inequalities. We build strong dependable relationships with children, young people, families and the elderly, providing pathways to services such as community pantry, sports and community development, schools and lunch clubs programmes, targeting holiday hunger and educational disengagement. Our befriending team tackle loneliness, social isolation and health and well being through food provisions. All programmes are supported by a dedicated board of…

Registered causes

the advancement of educationthe advancement of public participation in sportthe 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 there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Pennypit Community Development Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pennypit Community Development Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. Pennypit Community Development Trust is a registered charity (number SC042187) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Pennypit Community Development Trust do?
The Pennypit Trust are a well established charity, set up in Prestonpans, who support local communities, affected by social, financial and health inequalities. We build strong dependable relationships with children, young people, families and the elderly, providing pathways to services such as community pantry, sports and community development, schools and lunch clubs programmes, targeting holiday hunger and educational disengagement. Our befriending team tackle loneliness, social isolation and health and well being through food provisions. All programmes are supported by a dedicated board of…
How can I donate to Pennypit Community Development Trust?
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Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.