Is Wester Hailes Growing Communities a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wester Hailes Growing Communities as a registered charity (number SC047594) 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 Growing Communities's charity number?

Wester Hailes Growing Communities's charity number is SC047594. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047594?

Search SC047594 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 Growing Communities have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wester Hailes Growing Communities. 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 Growing Communities?

Wester Hailes Growing Communities's website listed in our register data is https://westerhailesgrowing.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 Wester Hailes Growing Communities registered as a charity?

Wester Hailes Growing Communities was entered on the register on 19 July 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047594SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Wester Hailes Growing Communities

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

Wester Hailes Growing Communities is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Wester Hailes Growing Communities?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £130,993
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £131,609
Registered charity number: SC047594
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: westerhailesgrowing.org

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Wester Hailes Growing Communities (number SC047594) 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 Growing Communities do?

Our organisation is set up to support the residents of Council estates and other communities in the boundaries of Wester Hailes area of Edinburgh. We work together with the neighbours to instigate and develop community green space projects.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wester Hailes Growing Communities

Answers Wester Hailes Growing Communities gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 19 July 2017
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Wester Hailes Growing Communities registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wester Hailes Growing Communities yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wester Hailes Growing Communities. 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 Wester Hailes Growing Communities?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wester Hailes Growing Communities a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wester Hailes Growing Communities as a registered charity (number SC047594) 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 Growing Communities's charity number?: Wester Hailes Growing Communities's charity number is SC047594. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047594?: Search SC047594 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 Growing Communities do?: Our organisation is set up to support the residents of Council estates and other communities in the boundaries of Wester Hailes area of Edinburgh. We work together with the neighbours to instigate and develop community green space projects.
Does Wester Hailes Growing Communities have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wester Hailes Growing Communities. 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 Growing Communities?: Wester Hailes Growing Communities's website listed in our register data is https://westerhailesgrowing.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 Wester Hailes Growing Communities registered as a charity?: Wester Hailes Growing Communities was entered on the register on 19 July 2017.

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.