Is Recycling First a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Recycling First as a registered charity (number SC045286) 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 Recycling First's charity number?

Recycling First's charity number is SC045286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045286?

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Does Recycling First have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Recycling First. 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 Recycling First?

Recycling First's website listed in our register data is http://www.recyclingfirstel.org/. 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 Recycling First registered as a charity?

Recycling First was entered on the register on 12 December 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC045286SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Recycling First

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

Recycling First is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, 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 Recycling First?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £90,358
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £87,812
Registered charity number: SC045286
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.recyclingfirstel.org

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Recycling First (number SC045286) 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 Recycling First do?

Recycling First is a East Lothian-based non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting individuals in need, particularly those who are unemployed, on low incomes, or homeless. We work to reduce poverty, promote environmental sustainability, and provide pathways to employment and skills development.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Recycling First

Answers Recycling First 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: 12 December 2014
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is Recycling First registered for?

the advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Recycling First yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Recycling First a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Recycling First as a registered charity (number SC045286) 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 Recycling First's charity number?: Recycling First's charity number is SC045286. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045286?: Search SC045286 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 Recycling First do?: Recycling First is a East Lothian-based non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting individuals in need, particularly those who are unemployed, on low incomes, or homeless. We work to reduce poverty, promote environmental sustainability, and provide pathways to employment and skills development.
Does Recycling First have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Recycling First. 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 Recycling First?: Recycling First's website listed in our register data is http://www.recyclingfirstel.org/. 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 Recycling First registered as a charity?: Recycling First was entered on the register on 12 December 2014.

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.