Is The Lade Centre a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Lade Centre as a registered charity (number SC048255) 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 Lade Centre's charity number?

The Lade Centre's charity number is SC048255. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048255?

Search SC048255 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 The Lade Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lade 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 The Lade Centre?

The Lade Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.theladecentre.com. 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 Lade Centre registered as a charity?

The Lade Centre was entered on the register on 29 March 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048255SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Lade Centre

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

The Lade Centre is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 The Lade Centre?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £54,406
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £29,509
Registered charity number: SC048255
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.theladecentre.com

Quick answer

The Lade Centre (number SC048255) 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 Lade Centre do?

The Lade Centre is a community centre, wholly run by volunteers, which aims to support people who have, or care for people with life-limiting illnesses or long-term conditions. It also aims to reduce social isolation through group activity. The Centre has three main objectives: to create a drop-in centre where people can socialise and relax, combating isolation and providing social support. to provide professional support to people with long-term conditions and their carers, led by A&B HSCP MacMillan Nurse and supported by a team of therapists. and to reduce social isolation through the provi…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Lade Centre

Answers The Lade Centre 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: 29 March 2018
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is The Lade Centre registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lade Centre yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Lade 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

What should you check before donating to The Lade Centre?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Lade Centre a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Lade Centre as a registered charity (number SC048255) 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 Lade Centre's charity number?: The Lade Centre's charity number is SC048255. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048255?: Search SC048255 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 Lade Centre do?: The Lade Centre is a community centre, wholly run by volunteers, which aims to support people who have, or care for people with life-limiting illnesses or long-term conditions. It also aims to reduce social isolation through group activity. The Centre has three main objectives: to create a drop-in centre where people can socialise and relax, combating isolation and providing social support. to provide professional support to people with long-term conditions and their carers, led by A&B HSCP MacMillan Nurse and supported by a team of therapists. and to reduce social isolation through the provi…
Does The Lade Centre have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lade 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 The Lade Centre?: The Lade Centre's website listed in our register data is http://www.theladecentre.com. 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 Lade Centre registered as a charity?: The Lade Centre was entered on the register on 29 March 2018.

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.