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Registered charity · No. SC054220SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)West Lothian

West Lothian African Women's Network (WLAWN)

West Lothian African Women's Network (WLAWN) is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the promotion of equality and diversity, based in West Lothian.

Quick answer

West Lothian African Women's Network (WLAWN) is a registered charity (number SC054220) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of health; the promotion of equality and diversity. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC054220
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
West Lothian

What the charity does

4 The organisation’s purposes are: (a) To support, inspire, empower and promote the interest of African/ ethnic minority women, children and their families to realise their life aspirations, and increase their self-determination by removing structural barriers that limit their economic and social advancement. We will deliver mentorship programmes with a focus on personal growth, skill-building, and access to opportunities. (b) To support employability by equipping African/ethnic minority women with the competencies they need to overcome employment barriers and thrive in the modern workforce a…

Registered causes

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe promotion of equality and diversity

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. West Lothian African Women's Network (WLAWN) is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is West Lothian African Women's Network (WLAWN) a legitimate charity?
Yes. West Lothian African Women's Network (WLAWN) is a registered charity (number SC054220) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does West Lothian African Women's Network (WLAWN) do?
4 The organisation’s purposes are: (a) To support, inspire, empower and promote the interest of African/ ethnic minority women, children and their families to realise their life aspirations, and increase their self-determination by removing structural barriers that limit their economic and social advancement. We will deliver mentorship programmes with a focus on personal growth, skill-building, and access to opportunities. (b) To support employability by equipping African/ethnic minority women with the competencies they need to overcome employment barriers and thrive in the modern workforce a…
How can I donate to West Lothian African Women's Network (WLAWN)?
West Lothian African Women's Network (WLAWN)'s website is http://www.africanwomennet.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.