--- title: "The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO — charity SC049514 | CharityCompare" description: "The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO (charity SC049514): income £361 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lacrima-foundation-scio retrieved: 2026-10-09T09:44:12.952Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC049514SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) LF # The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.lacrimafoundation.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049514) Work at The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-lacrima-foundation-scio&type=claim&name=The%20LACRIMA%20Foundation%20SCIO) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO? Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31 £361 Registered charity number SC049514 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.lacrimafoundation.org](http://www.lacrimafoundation.org/) Quick answer The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO (number SC049514) 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 The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO do? The Lacrima Foundation is established to advance environmental protection and biodiversity by supporting the conservation and restoration of honey bee populations using natural, non-intervention methods. The charity promotes the rewilding of bees by developing and installing log hives that replicate natural tree habitats, allowing bees to live and reproduce without intensive management or honey harvesting. It achieves its aims through research and development, pilot installations, education, and collaboration with communities, landowners, and partner organisations. By encouraging sustainabl… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO Answers The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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 1 August 2019 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO registered for? the advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-lacrima-foundation-scio&type=claim&name=The%20LACRIMA%20Foundation%20SCIO) [Visit charity website](http://www.lacrimafoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO as a registered charity (number SC049514) 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 The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO's charity number? The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO's charity number is SC049514. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049514? Search SC049514 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 The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO do? The Lacrima Foundation is established to advance environmental protection and biodiversity by supporting the conservation and restoration of honey bee populations using natural, non-intervention methods. The charity promotes the rewilding of bees by developing and installing log hives that replicate natural tree habitats, allowing bees to live and reproduce without intensive management or honey harvesting. It achieves its aims through research and development, pilot installations, education, and collaboration with communities, landowners, and partner organisations. By encouraging sustainabl… Does The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO. 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 The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO? The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.lacrimafoundation.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 The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO registered as a charity? The LACRIMA Foundation SCIO was entered on the register on 1 August 2019. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049514).