Is GFG Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists GFG Foundation as a registered charity (number SC048180) 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 GFG Foundation's charity number?

GFG Foundation's charity number is SC048180. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048180?

Search SC048180 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 GFG Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GFG Foundation. 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 GFG Foundation?

GFG Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.gfgfoundation.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.

Registered charity · No. SC048180Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Outwith Scotland

GFG Foundation

GFG Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, based in Outwith Scotland.

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Quick answer

GFG Foundation is listed as a registered charity (number SC048180) 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 prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £145,088 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 GFG Foundation?

Registered charity number: SC048180
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 2025-03-31): £145,088
Website: www.gfgfoundation.org.uk

What does GFG Foundation do?

2.1 The objects of the Charity are for the public benefit to further any purpose which is exclusively charitable, including, but not limited to: 2.1.1 the advancement of education, particularly among young or unemployed people, in particular but not exclusively by providing training, retraining and work assistance. 2.1.2 the prevention or relief of poverty, in particular, in industrial regions of the United Kingdom, by such means as the trustees see fit.

What causes is GFG Foundation registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for GFG Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. GFG Foundation 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is GFG Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists GFG Foundation as a registered charity (number SC048180) 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 GFG Foundation's charity number?: GFG Foundation's charity number is SC048180. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048180?: Search SC048180 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 GFG Foundation do?: 2.1 The objects of the Charity are for the public benefit to further any purpose which is exclusively charitable, including, but not limited to: 2.1.1 the advancement of education, particularly among young or unemployed people, in particular but not exclusively by providing training, retraining and work assistance. 2.1.2 the prevention or relief of poverty, in particular, in industrial regions of the United Kingdom, by such means as the trustees see fit.
Does GFG Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GFG Foundation. 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 GFG Foundation?: GFG Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.gfgfoundation.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.