--- title: "GambleAware — charity SC049433" description: "GambleAware (charity SC049433). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gambleaware-2 retrieved: 2026-09-21T01:27:01.113Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer GambleAware is listed as a registered charity (number SC049433) 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 advancement of education; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £29,743,000 (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 GambleAware? Registered charity number SC049433 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £29,743,000 Website [about.gambleaware.org](http://about.gambleaware.org/) ## What does GambleAware do? The charity's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to the following: (1) The advancement of education aimed at preventing gambling harms for the benefit of the public in Great Britain, in particular young people and those who are most vulnerable, by carrying out research, by providing advice and information, and by raising awareness. and, (2) Working to keep people in Great Britain safe from gambling harms through the application of a public health model based on three levels of prevention: primary – universal promotion of a safer environment. secondary – selective intervention… ## What causes is GambleAware registered for? the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for GambleAware yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. GambleAware 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to GambleAware? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is GambleAware's charity number? GambleAware's charity number is SC049433. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049433? Search SC049433 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 GambleAware do? The charity's objects ('Objects') are specifically restricted to the following: (1) The advancement of education aimed at preventing gambling harms for the benefit of the public in Great Britain, in particular young people and those who are most vulnerable, by carrying out research, by providing advice and information, and by raising awareness. and, (2) Working to keep people in Great Britain safe from gambling harms through the application of a public health model based on three levels of prevention: primary – universal promotion of a safer environment. secondary – selective intervention… Does GambleAware have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GambleAware. 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 GambleAware? GambleAware's website listed in our register data is http://about.gambleaware.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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049433).