Is The New Well a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The New Well as a registered charity (number SC050173) 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 New Well's charity number?

The New Well's charity number is SC050173. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to The New Well?

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When was The New Well registered as a charity?

The New Well was entered on the register on 21 May 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050173SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The New Well

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

The New Well is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about The New Well?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £60,106
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £49,271
Registered charity number: SC050173
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.thenewwell.org

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The New Well (number SC050173) 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 New Well do?

The New Well SCIO (SC050173) serves the people living in the West Lothian and Falkirk Council areas. The aim of the charity is to enhance emotional, financial, social and spiritual wellbeing. Started by a handful of volunteers in Linlithgow in 2019, the organisation has grown to 40 volunteers and 6 part-time staff helping people to access mental health support and assistance to access work, education and positive relationships.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The New Well

Answers The New Well gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 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: 21 May 2020
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is The New Well registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for The New Well yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The New Well. 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 The New Well a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The New Well as a registered charity (number SC050173) 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 New Well's charity number?: The New Well's charity number is SC050173. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050173?: Search SC050173 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 New Well do?: The New Well SCIO (SC050173) serves the people living in the West Lothian and Falkirk Council areas. The aim of the charity is to enhance emotional, financial, social and spiritual wellbeing. Started by a handful of volunteers in Linlithgow in 2019, the organisation has grown to 40 volunteers and 6 part-time staff helping people to access mental health support and assistance to access work, education and positive relationships.
Does The New Well have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The New Well. 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 New Well?: The New Well's website listed in our register data is http://www.thenewwell.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 New Well registered as a charity?: The New Well was entered on the register on 21 May 2020.

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.