Is Sm&lc a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sm&lc as a registered charity (number SC051658) 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 Sm&lc's charity number?

Sm&lc's charity number is SC051658. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051658?

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Does Sm&lc have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sm&lc. 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 Sm&lc?

Sm&lc's website listed in our register data is https://www.lapidary.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 Sm&lc registered as a charity?

Sm&lc was entered on the register on 24 March 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051658SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Sm&lc

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

Sm&lc is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Sm&lc?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £26,341
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £26,655
Registered charity number: SC051658
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.lapidary.org.uk

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Sm&lc (number SC051658) 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 Sm&lc do?

Provide training courses in lapidary work in order to maintain the Scottish lapidary traditions. This is a requirement for full Club membership but training is also provided to interested people from other parts of the country who, for example, wish to set up local lapidary clubs. Provide facilities in our premises to allow members to work on their own lapidary projects (including silver work and gem faceting). Maintain and extend our extensive collection of mineral specimens for the education of our members and visiting members of the public. Organise lectures in the Club premises, including…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sm&lc

Answers Sm&lc gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 24 March 2022
Also known as: The Scottish Mineral and Lapidary Club
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Sm&lc registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sm&lc yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sm&lc. 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 Sm&lc a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sm&lc as a registered charity (number SC051658) 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 Sm&lc's charity number?: Sm&lc's charity number is SC051658. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051658?: Search SC051658 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 Sm&lc do?: Provide training courses in lapidary work in order to maintain the Scottish lapidary traditions. This is a requirement for full Club membership but training is also provided to interested people from other parts of the country who, for example, wish to set up local lapidary clubs. Provide facilities in our premises to allow members to work on their own lapidary projects (including silver work and gem faceting). Maintain and extend our extensive collection of mineral specimens for the education of our members and visiting members of the public. Organise lectures in the Club premises, including…
Does Sm&lc have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sm&lc. 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 Sm&lc?: Sm&lc's website listed in our register data is https://www.lapidary.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 Sm&lc registered as a charity?: Sm&lc was entered on the register on 24 March 2022.

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.