Is Wlwa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wlwa as a registered charity (number SC046887) 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 Wlwa's charity number?

Wlwa's charity number is SC046887. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046887?

Search SC046887 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 Wlwa have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wlwa. 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 Wlwa?

Wlwa's website listed in our register data is http://www.westlothianwomensaid.com. 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 Wlwa registered as a charity?

Wlwa was entered on the register on 7 October 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046887SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Wlwa

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

Wlwa is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about Wlwa?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £498,293
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £501,440
Registered charity number: SC046887
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.westlothianwomensaid.com

Quick answer

Wlwa (number SC046887) 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 Wlwa do?

West Lothian Women's Aid provide information, support and practical assistance to women and children who are experiencing domestic across West Lothian. We provide a range of trauma informed services including safe accommodation, specialist support and advocacy, individual and group support alongside specialist support and holiday activity programmes for Children and Young People who have experienced domestic abuse. We also offer an educational and preventative programme within schools.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wlwa

Answers Wlwa 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: 7 October 2016
Also known as: West Lothian Women's Aid SCIO
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is Wlwa registered for?

any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wlwa yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wlwa. 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 Wlwa?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wlwa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wlwa as a registered charity (number SC046887) 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 Wlwa's charity number?: Wlwa's charity number is SC046887. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046887?: Search SC046887 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 Wlwa do?: West Lothian Women's Aid provide information, support and practical assistance to women and children who are experiencing domestic across West Lothian. We provide a range of trauma informed services including safe accommodation, specialist support and advocacy, individual and group support alongside specialist support and holiday activity programmes for Children and Young People who have experienced domestic abuse. We also offer an educational and preventative programme within schools.
Does Wlwa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wlwa. 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 Wlwa?: Wlwa's website listed in our register data is http://www.westlothianwomensaid.com. 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 Wlwa registered as a charity?: Wlwa was entered on the register on 7 October 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.