Is The School Bank West Lothian a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The School Bank West Lothian as a registered charity (number SC046483) 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 School Bank West Lothian's charity number?

The School Bank West Lothian's charity number is SC046483. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046483?

Search SC046483 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 School Bank West Lothian have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The School Bank West Lothian. 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 School Bank West Lothian?

The School Bank West Lothian's website listed in our register data is https://schoolbank-westlothian.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 School Bank West Lothian registered as a charity?

The School Bank West Lothian was entered on the register on 18 April 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046483SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The School Bank West Lothian

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

The School Bank West Lothian 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 School Bank West Lothian?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £207,108
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £190,364
Registered charity number: SC046483
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: schoolbank-westlothian.org

Quick answer

The School Bank West Lothian (number SC046483) 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 School Bank West Lothian do?

The School Bank West Lothian is making a difference to children and parents across our West Lothian communities, preparing for the school day. We are a volunteer-led group aiming to improve the lives of children in families in West Lothian experiencing financial hardship by providing them with a brand new school uniform and other clothing and equipment required for the school day. The uniforms are distributed by referral from organisations working with families. We do not liaise directly with families. We accept referrals from professionals in the community such as Head Teachers, Social Worke…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The School Bank West Lothian

Answers The School Bank West Lothian gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 18 April 2016
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is The School Bank West Lothian registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for The School Bank West Lothian yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The School Bank West Lothian. 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 School Bank West Lothian?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The School Bank West Lothian a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The School Bank West Lothian as a registered charity (number SC046483) 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 School Bank West Lothian's charity number?: The School Bank West Lothian's charity number is SC046483. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046483?: Search SC046483 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 School Bank West Lothian do?: The School Bank West Lothian is making a difference to children and parents across our West Lothian communities, preparing for the school day. We are a volunteer-led group aiming to improve the lives of children in families in West Lothian experiencing financial hardship by providing them with a brand new school uniform and other clothing and equipment required for the school day. The uniforms are distributed by referral from organisations working with families. We do not liaise directly with families. We accept referrals from professionals in the community such as Head Teachers, Social Worke…
Does The School Bank West Lothian have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The School Bank West Lothian. 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 School Bank West Lothian?: The School Bank West Lothian's website listed in our register data is https://schoolbank-westlothian.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 School Bank West Lothian registered as a charity?: The School Bank West Lothian was entered on the register on 18 April 2016.

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.