Is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited a legitimate charity?

Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited is a registered education nonprofit based in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is SC040690. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £236K in annual revenue.

What is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited's registration number?

Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited's official registration number is SC040690, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

What is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited's integrity assessment?

Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 46 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Where is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited located?

Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited is located in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

How does Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited spend its money?

Based on official filings, Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited has £236K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

What type of charity is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited?

Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £236K in annual revenue.

Is it safe to donate to Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited?

According to GiveRadar's records, Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

How does Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited compare to similar charities in United Kingdom?

Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £236K is below the peer average of £994K.

What kind of organisation is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited?

Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC040690.

How can I verify that Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited is a legitimate UK charity?

You can verify Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

How can I donate to Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited?

You can donate to Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited directly through its donation page (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RWN4GFG8WQBAW). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Is my donation to Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited tax-deductible?

Donations to Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Where is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited based?

Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited is based in Midlothian in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

How long has Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited been operating?

Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited was first registered in 2009, making it approximately 17 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

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Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited

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Integrity Assessment

Partial transparency

46/100 · methodology

Profile

65%

About

We provide life changing and lifesaving, holistic, person-centred advice and support to Veterans and families primarily in the Lothians through our drop-in centre, collaboration with partner organisations, and social events and activities. The advice and support covers a wide range of issues, not least challenges associated with service and transition into civilian life particularly amongst those who have suffered and/or been disadvantaged as a result of their service. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or …

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Charity Commission

Government register · SC040690

On record

Integrity assessment

A 0-100 measure of public-data transparency - registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and recency. It does not measure programme impact.

Registration 8/20

('Self-reported registration ID', 4)

('Not sourced from official registry', 0)

('Cross-referenced (2+ sources)', 4)

('Profile not yet claimed by organization', 0)

Financial Transparency 20/30

('No financial documents found on website', 0)

('Financial filing on record', 8)

('Revenue figure disclosed', 6)

('Spending figure disclosed', 6)

('No detailed financial breakdown disclosed', 0)

Governance 6/20

('No officers disclosed', 0)

('No officer titles disclosed', 0)

('Executive compensation not disclosed', 0)

('Mission / description on file', 3)

('Founding date on file', 3)

Contact Availability 10/10

('Website', 3)

('Email', 3)

('Phone', 2)

('Physical address', 2)

Data Recency 15/20

('Updated within 1 year', 15)

('Newer data needed for full score', 0)

Red flags 0

Transparency checklist

Official registration on file

Financial disclosure published

Website on record

Contact details available

Leadership not yet on file

Mission or description published

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including OSCR.

GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
Its integrity score of 46 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data

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government registration
financial records (5 filed years)
a website
a contact email
a donation page

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leadership details (present for 78% of comparable organizations)
third-party accreditation
an owner-submitted profile claim

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Financials

From oscr (fy2025) · FY2025

Annual revenue

£100K-£1M

Reporting year

2025

Revenue, FY2021-FY2025

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United Kingdom

Integrity Assessment This charity: 46

Peer average: 86

Annual revenue

£100K-£1M

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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.

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Employees

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Latest news

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No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed

£0.2M revenue

FY2025

OSCR

Form filed

£0.1M revenue

FY2024

OSCR

Form filed

£0.1M revenue

FY2023

OSCR

Form filed

£0.2M revenue

FY2022

OSCR

Form filed

£0.1M revenue

FY2021

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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education this charity 87,555

Health 28,348

Religion 22,131

Arts & Culture 21,779

Community Development 10,726

Environment 5,677

Social Services 4,898

Youth Development 4,627

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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780

Arts & Culture 17,729

Disability 17,106

Religion 16,671

Health 15,045

Poverty 14,062

Community Development 11,486

Cultural Heritage 8,526

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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity: Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities (2026-06-14)
Financial filings: Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file. (2026-06-14)
News and media coverage: GDELT Project + Google News (2026-08-21)

Data freshness

Last updated

Aug 4, 2026

Registry checked

Aug 4, 2026

Profile completeness

65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7

Financial data · FY2025 on record
Government registration · Registered with an official registry
Official website · On record
Headquarters address · On file
Direct contact · Email or phone published
Tax-deductibility · Verified
Founding date · 2009

Not available · 4

Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Executive pay
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & activities
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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At a glance

Revenue (FY2025) £100K-£1M

Founded 2009

Employees 4

Legal status

Foundation type Charitable Company

Registration SC040690

Quick facts about Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited

What is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited?: Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited is a education charitable company based in Midlothian, United Kingdom. We provide life changing and lifesaving, holistic, person-centred advice and support to Veterans and families primarily in the Lothians through our drop-in centre, collaboration with partner organisations, and social events and activities. The advice and support covers a wide range of issues, not least challenges associated with service and transition into civilian life particularly amongst those who have suffered and/or been disadvantaged as a result of their service. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The company’s objects are: 4.1 The relief of those in need as a result of suffering, distress and/or disadvantage caused by serving or having served in the armed forces (including service in the Reserve Forces) or as members of the merchant marine (in times of war) (“Veterans”) and their families, particularly through the provision of advice and support. 4.2 The advancement of education through raising public awareness of issues affecting the lives of Veterans. 4.3 The advancement of health, and in particular the mental and emotional wellbeing, of: 4.3.1 those suffering from ill health and/or injury, particularly through providing support, advice and information to promote and improve physical and mental health. 4.3.2 individuals resident in Scotland who are suffering from mental and emotional distress as result of a family member being killed or wounded in military service, through the provision of advice and support. 4.4 The provision of recreational, sport, leisure and social opportunities, or the organisation of such activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for Veterans. 4.5 Providing support and advice to serving personnel, Veterans and their families and merchant marine (in time of war), on issues which shall include (but shall not be limited to) pensions, housing, benefits, employment, financial and legal matters, particularly through the operation of drop-in facilities.
When was Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited founded?: Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited was founded in 2009.
Where is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited located?: Headquartered in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited's annual budget?: Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M.
Is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited trustworthy?: Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited's registration number?: Registration: SC040690 (United Kingdom).
What is Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited's website?: http://www.lvc.scot
Are donations to Lothians Veterans’ Centre Limited tax-deductible?: Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.