Is Wester Hailes Community Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wester Hailes Community Trust as a registered charity (number SC046486) 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 Wester Hailes Community Trust's charity number?

Wester Hailes Community Trust's charity number is SC046486. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046486?

Search SC046486 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 Wester Hailes Community Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wester Hailes Community Trust. 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 Wester Hailes Community Trust?

Wester Hailes Community Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.westerhailesct.org.uk. 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 Wester Hailes Community Trust registered as a charity?

Wester Hailes Community Trust was entered on the register on 18 April 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046486SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Wester Hailes Community Trust

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

Wester Hailes Community Trust 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 Wester Hailes Community Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £46,530
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £24,990
Registered charity number: SC046486
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.westerhailesct.org.uk

Quick answer

Wester Hailes Community Trust (number SC046486) 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 Wester Hailes Community Trust do?

The Wester Hailes Community Trust is led by the community, for the community. We are a collaborative community body supporting local-led decision making and development in the South West Edinburgh neighbourhood Wester Hailes. The Trust is led by and accountable to its local membership which consists of members and Trustees that hold board meetings on a regular basis. Members share their ideas for Wester Hailes and vote on what ideas get put into action. Since its registration in 2022, the main aim of the Trust has been to deliver the 36 projects for community improvement proposed by the Weste…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wester Hailes Community Trust

Answers Wester Hailes Community Trust 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: 18 April 2016
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Wester Hailes Community Trust registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wester Hailes Community Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wester Hailes Community Trust. 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 Wester Hailes Community Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wester Hailes Community Trust as a registered charity (number SC046486) 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 Wester Hailes Community Trust's charity number?: Wester Hailes Community Trust's charity number is SC046486. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046486?: Search SC046486 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 Wester Hailes Community Trust do?: The Wester Hailes Community Trust is led by the community, for the community. We are a collaborative community body supporting local-led decision making and development in the South West Edinburgh neighbourhood Wester Hailes. The Trust is led by and accountable to its local membership which consists of members and Trustees that hold board meetings on a regular basis. Members share their ideas for Wester Hailes and vote on what ideas get put into action. Since its registration in 2022, the main aim of the Trust has been to deliver the 36 projects for community improvement proposed by the Weste…
Does Wester Hailes Community Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wester Hailes Community Trust. 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 Wester Hailes Community Trust?: Wester Hailes Community Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.westerhailesct.org.uk. 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 Wester Hailes Community Trust registered as a charity?: Wester Hailes Community Trust 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.