Is Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) as a registered charity (number SC040489) 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)'s charity number?

Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)'s charity number is SC040489. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040489?

Search SC040489 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE). 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)?

Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.banjananurseryschool.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.

Registered charity · No. SC040489Unincorporated associationCity of Edinburgh

Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)

Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, 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, based in City of Edinburgh.

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Quick answer

Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) is listed as a registered charity (number SC040489) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; 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. Its latest reported income was £42,400 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)?

Registered charity number: SC040489
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact locality (not service coverage): City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £42,400
Website: www.banjananurseryschool.com

What does Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) do?

Our charity is set up to bring together Edinburgh residents who are of Gambian descent and provide support with their welfare, poverty relief and celebrate our common cultures and heritage. We do this by organising regular activities that help members to socialise, share experiences and support each other. Our main activities include an annual cultural weekend with a drum and dance session, a carnival, family fun day, children's summer day out, weekly football gatherings in the summer months plus cultural and educational training sessions for community members.

What causes is Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe 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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) as a registered charity (number SC040489) 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)'s charity number?: Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)'s charity number is SC040489. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040489?: Search SC040489 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) do?: Our charity is set up to bring together Edinburgh residents who are of Gambian descent and provide support with their welfare, poverty relief and celebrate our common cultures and heritage. We do this by organising regular activities that help members to socialise, share experiences and support each other. Our main activities include an annual cultural weekend with a drum and dance session, a carnival, family fun day, children's summer day out, weekly football gatherings in the summer months plus cultural and educational training sessions for community members.
Does Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE). 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)?: Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.banjananurseryschool.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.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.