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West Lothian Community Foundation Limited

Also known as: Wlcf

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC042721
Status
Active
Reporting
Up to date Last filed May 8, 2026. Filing history
Registered
Nov. 11, 2011
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
Almondvale Stadium
Alderstone Road
Livingston
EH547DN

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the advancement of health','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of public participation in sport','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'

West Lothian Community Foundation is set up to improve the health, wellbeing and life opportunities of people across West Lothian through sport, physical activity and community-based programmes. We focus particularly on children, young people and those facing barriers due to poverty, health, or social circumstances. We deliver inclusive football sessions, school-based programmes, holiday provision and targeted initiatives that support physical activity, mental wellbeing, confidence and social connection. Working in partnership with schools, local authorities and community organisations, we create accessible pathways into sport while using football as a tool to engage, educate and inspire. Our approach ensures no one is excluded due to financial or social barriers, helping individuals and communities to thrive.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems'

Objectives: (a) The prevention or relief of poverty. (b) The advancement of education. (c) The advancement of health. (d) The advancement of citizenship or community development. (e) The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. (f) The advancement of public participation in sport. (g) 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. and (h) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and that all primarily within Scotland and in particular within the Local Authority area of West Lothian and its environs.

Geography

Main operating location
City of Edinburgh
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2026 May 8, 2026On time £157,441 £239,328 5
March 31, 2025 March 31, 202690 days late £157,441 £239,328 9
March 31, 2024 Jan. 9, 20259 days late £318,143 £232,081 8
March 31, 2023 May 16, 2024137 days late £238,708 £270,983 13
March 31, 2022 May 26, 2023146 days late £182,375 £152,546 14
March 31, 2021 Dec. 31, 2021 £124,681 £153,261 18

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.