The Livingstone Initiative
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Livingstone Initiative is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.
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What are the key facts about The Livingstone Initiative?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £8,294
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £8,001
- Registered charity number
- SC052972
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- City of Edinburgh
Quick answer
What does The Livingstone Initiative do?
The Livingstone Initiative was set up to create lasting, positive change for communities in Africa – with a special focus on Zambia. Our work centres on projects that empower girls through education and agriculture, while also strengthening healthcare systems. By building schools, supporting farming initiatives and developing medical partnerships, we aim to give young people and families the tools to shape a brighter future. We believe collaboration is key. By encouraging communities, organisations, and institutions in both Zambia and the UK to work together, we foster mutual understanding, s…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Livingstone Initiative
Answers The Livingstone Initiative gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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
- Where it says it operates
- City of Edinburgh
What causes is The Livingstone Initiative registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Livingstone Initiative a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Livingstone Initiative as a registered charity (number SC052972) 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 Livingstone Initiative's charity number?
- The Livingstone Initiative's charity number is SC052972. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC052972?
- Search SC052972 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 Livingstone Initiative do?
- The Livingstone Initiative was set up to create lasting, positive change for communities in Africa – with a special focus on Zambia. Our work centres on projects that empower girls through education and agriculture, while also strengthening healthcare systems. By building schools, supporting farming initiatives and developing medical partnerships, we aim to give young people and families the tools to shape a brighter future. We believe collaboration is key. By encouraging communities, organisations, and institutions in both Zambia and the UK to work together, we foster mutual understanding, s…
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Livingstone Initiative. 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 Livingstone Initiative?
- The Livingstone Initiative's website listed in our register data is http://www.livingstoneinitiative.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 Livingstone Initiative registered as a charity?
- The Livingstone Initiative was entered on the register on 28 November 2023.
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.