Is General Medical Council a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists General Medical Council as a registered charity (number SC037750) 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 General Medical Council's charity number?

General Medical Council's charity number is SC037750. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC037750?

Search SC037750 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 General Medical Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for General Medical Council. 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 General Medical Council?

General Medical Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.gmc-uk.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.

When was General Medical Council registered as a charity?

General Medical Council was entered on the register on 23 January 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC037750Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

General Medical Council

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

General Medical Council is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about General Medical Council?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £169,838,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £157,513,000
Registered charity number: SC037750
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.gmc-uk.org

Quick answer

General Medical Council (number SC037750) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does General Medical Council do?

The main objective of the General Council in exercising their function is to protect promote and maintain the health and safety of the public. Section 1A Medical Act 1983 (as amended) The commissioners concluded that the GMC is a charity and accordingly is registrable with the Commission pursuant to section 3(2) of the Charities Act 1993.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for General Medical Council

Answers General Medical Council gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 January 2007
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is General Medical Council registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for General Medical Council yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score General Medical Council. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to General Medical Council?

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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Frequently asked questions

Is General Medical Council a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists General Medical Council as a registered charity (number SC037750) 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 General Medical Council's charity number?: General Medical Council's charity number is SC037750. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037750?: Search SC037750 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 General Medical Council do?: The main objective of the General Council in exercising their function is to protect promote and maintain the health and safety of the public. Section 1A Medical Act 1983 (as amended) The commissioners concluded that the GMC is a charity and accordingly is registrable with the Commission pursuant to section 3(2) of the Charities Act 1993.
Does General Medical Council have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for General Medical Council. 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 General Medical Council?: General Medical Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.gmc-uk.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.
When was General Medical Council registered as a charity?: General Medical Council was entered on the register on 23 January 2007.

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.