--- title: "Get Hooked on Fishing — charity SC040038" description: "Get Hooked on Fishing (charity SC040038). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/get-hooked-on-fishing-2 retrieved: 2026-09-23T05:36:52.729Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Get Hooked on Fishing is listed as a registered charity (number SC040038) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £134,874 (year ending 2023-03-31). 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 Get Hooked on Fishing? Registered charity number SC040038 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 2023-03-31) £134,874 Website [www.ghof.org.uk](http://www.ghof.org.uk/) ## What does Get Hooked on Fishing do? The Trustees shall hold the capital and income of the Trust Fund upon trust to apply the income and all or such part of parts of the capital at such time or times and in such manner as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit for or towards the provision of, or assistance in the provision of, facilities for all aspects of Angling for the benefit of those who by reason of their youth gender or ethnicity or poverty or social and economic circumstances have a need of such facilities, with the object of improving the condition of life of the users and as a means of reduction of the… ## What causes is Get Hooked on Fishing registered for? the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Get Hooked on Fishing yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Get Hooked on Fishing 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 Get Hooked on Fishing? - 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 Get Hooked on Fishing's charity number? Get Hooked on Fishing's charity number is SC040038. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040038? Search SC040038 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 Get Hooked on Fishing do? The Trustees shall hold the capital and income of the Trust Fund upon trust to apply the income and all or such part of parts of the capital at such time or times and in such manner as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit for or towards the provision of, or assistance in the provision of, facilities for all aspects of Angling for the benefit of those who by reason of their youth gender or ethnicity or poverty or social and economic circumstances have a need of such facilities, with the object of improving the condition of life of the users and as a means of reduction of the… Does Get Hooked on Fishing have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Get Hooked on Fishing. 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 Get Hooked on Fishing? Get Hooked on Fishing's website listed in our register data is http://www.ghof.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=SC040038).