Is GfA a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists GfA as a registered charity (number SC055193) 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 GfA's charity number?

GfA's charity number is SC055193. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC055193?

Search SC055193 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 GfA have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GfA. 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 GfA?

GfA does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Registered charity · No. SC055193SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)City of Edinburgh

GfA

GfA is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of public participation in sport, 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, based in City of Edinburgh.

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GfA is listed as a registered charity (number SC055193) 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 education; the advancement of public participation in sport; 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. 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 GfA?

Registered charity number: SC055193
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): City of Edinburgh

What does GfA do?

The organisation’s purposes are: 3.1 To advance education by developing leadership, social, teamwork, and inclusive practice skills through participation in and delivery of sporting and recreational activities. 3.2 To advance public participation in sport by providing inclusive sporting and recreational activities for children and young people with additional needs.

What causes is GfA registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of public participation in sportthe 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 GfA yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. GfA 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

What should you check before donating to GfA?

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Frequently asked questions

Is GfA a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists GfA as a registered charity (number SC055193) 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 GfA's charity number?: GfA's charity number is SC055193. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC055193?: Search SC055193 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 GfA do?: The organisation’s purposes are: 3.1 To advance education by developing leadership, social, teamwork, and inclusive practice skills through participation in and delivery of sporting and recreational activities. 3.2 To advance public participation in sport by providing inclusive sporting and recreational activities for children and young people with additional needs.
Does GfA have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GfA. 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 GfA?: GfA does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.