--- title: "General Medical Council — check charity number SC037750 | CharityCompare" description: "Is General Medical Council a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037750. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/general-medical-council-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:43:05.893Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer General Medical Council is a registered charity (number SC037750) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £167,543,346 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about General Medical Council? Registered charity number SC037750 Status Registered (active) Charity type Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £167,543,346 Website [www.gmc-uk.org](http://www.gmc-uk.org/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. General Medical Council 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=general-medical-council-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gmc-uk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is General Medical Council a legitimate charity? Yes. General Medical Council is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037750) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://www.gmc-uk.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC037750).