Gau
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Gau is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the promotion of religious or racial harmony.
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What are the key facts about Gau?
- Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
- £305,067
- Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
- £283,496
- Registered charity number
- SC044077
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Glasgow City
- Website
- glasgowafghanunited.co.uk
Quick answer
What does Gau do?
To bring Afghan people together through social events, celebrations (e.g. Afghan national events) and any other activities that will support the Afghan community to engage with local people in Scotland. 2. To help Afghan people (particularly refugees and asylum seekers) to access services by providing information about access to services and training as well as making them aware of their rights and responsibilities in Scotland.3. To ensure that all GAU members are included and can freely participate in GAU activities regardless of their language, sexual orientation, tribe, religion, gender or…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gau
Answers Gau gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- Glasgow Afghan United
- Where it says it operates
- Glasgow City
What causes is Gau registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gau a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Gau as a registered charity (number SC044077) 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 Gau's charity number?
- Gau's charity number is SC044077. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC044077?
- Search SC044077 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 Gau do?
- To bring Afghan people together through social events, celebrations (e.g. Afghan national events) and any other activities that will support the Afghan community to engage with local people in Scotland. 2. To help Afghan people (particularly refugees and asylum seekers) to access services by providing information about access to services and training as well as making them aware of their rights and responsibilities in Scotland.3. To ensure that all GAU members are included and can freely participate in GAU activities regardless of their language, sexual orientation, tribe, religion, gender or…
- Does Gau have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gau. 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 Gau?
- Gau's website listed in our register data is http://glasgowafghanunited.co.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.
- When was Gau registered as a charity?
- Gau was entered on the register on 14 June 2013.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.