--- title: "GamFam — charity SC051622" description: "GamFam (charity SC051622). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gamfam-2 retrieved: 2026-09-21T01:27:18.859Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer GamFam is listed as a registered charity (number SC051622) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £234,718 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 GamFam? Registered charity number SC051622 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 2025-10-31) £234,718 Website [gamfam.org.uk](https://gamfam.org.uk/) ## What does GamFam do? The Charity's objects are for the public benefit the preservation and protection of good mental health and the relief of need among people who have developed or who are at risk of developing a gambling addiction, their parents, families and friends by: 2.1.1 raising public awareness and understanding of the early warning signs commonly associated with the development of a gambling addiction to promote early intervention and minimise any related potential harms. 2.1.2 providing advice and support in particular but not exclusively to the parents, family and friends of teenagers and young peop… ## What causes is GamFam registered for? the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for GamFam yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. GamFam 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 GamFam? - 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 GamFam's charity number? GamFam's charity number is SC051622. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051622? Search SC051622 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 GamFam do? The Charity's objects are for the public benefit the preservation and protection of good mental health and the relief of need among people who have developed or who are at risk of developing a gambling addiction, their parents, families and friends by: 2.1.1 raising public awareness and understanding of the early warning signs commonly associated with the development of a gambling addiction to promote early intervention and minimise any related potential harms. 2.1.2 providing advice and support in particular but not exclusively to the parents, family and friends of teenagers and young peop… Does GamFam have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GamFam. 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 GamFam? GamFam's website listed in our register data is https://gamfam.org.uk/. 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=SC051622).