Is Gilchrist Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gilchrist Foundation as a registered charity (number SC015796) 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 Gilchrist Foundation's charity number?

Gilchrist Foundation's charity number is SC015796. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC015796?

Search SC015796 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 Gilchrist Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gilchrist 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.

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

Registered charity · No. SC015796Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)Glasgow City

Gilchrist Foundation

Gilchrist Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, based in Glasgow City.

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Gilchrist Foundation is listed as a registered charity (number SC015796) 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; the advancement of religion. 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 Gilchrist Foundation?

Registered charity number: SC015796
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Glasgow City

What does Gilchrist Foundation do?

The relief of poverty, the preservation of wildlife and the environmetn, the preservation and renewal of buildings and other items of national or historic interest, the advancement of health and in particular Medical Research the advancement of education, the assistance of disabled people, the advancementn of the Christian Religion, and other Religions and the encouragement of fine arts.

What causes is Gilchrist Foundation registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gilchrist Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gilchrist Foundation as a registered charity (number SC015796) 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 Gilchrist Foundation's charity number?: Gilchrist Foundation's charity number is SC015796. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC015796?: Search SC015796 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 Gilchrist Foundation do?: The relief of poverty, the preservation of wildlife and the environmetn, the preservation and renewal of buildings and other items of national or historic interest, the advancement of health and in particular Medical Research the advancement of education, the assistance of disabled people, the advancementn of the Christian Religion, and other Religions and the encouragement of fine arts.
Does Gilchrist Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist Foundation?: Gilchrist Foundation 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.