Is Give Them A Sporting Chance a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Give Them A Sporting Chance as a registered charity (number SC017888) 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 Give Them A Sporting Chance's charity number?

Give Them A Sporting Chance's charity number is SC017888. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC017888?

Search SC017888 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.

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How can I donate to Give Them A Sporting Chance?

Give Them A Sporting Chance's website listed in our register data is http://www.givethemasportingchance.com. 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.

When was Give Them A Sporting Chance registered as a charity?

Give Them A Sporting Chance was entered on the register on 27 February 1991.

Registered charity · No. SC017888Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Give Them A Sporting Chance

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Give Them A Sporting Chance is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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.

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What are the key facts about Give Them A Sporting Chance?

Reported income · year ending 2026-02-28: £47,150
Reported spending · year ending 2026-02-28: £45,489
Registered charity number: SC017888
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moray
Website: www.givethemasportingchance.com

Quick answer

Give Them A Sporting Chance (number SC017888) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Give Them A Sporting Chance do?

Fund 'sporting chances' for individuals, either those suffering, carers or families to create memories, A unique feature of the charity is that in return for living their dream through a Sporting Chance, the recipient is asked to raise funds for a charity of their own choice, but not Give Them a Sporting Chance so fundraising efforts will go on to support other charities too.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Give Them A Sporting Chance

Answers Give Them A Sporting Chance gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 February 1991
Where it says it operates: Moray

What causes is Give Them A Sporting Chance registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Give Them A Sporting Chance yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Give Them A Sporting Chance. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Give Them A Sporting Chance a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Give Them A Sporting Chance as a registered charity (number SC017888) 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 Give Them A Sporting Chance's charity number?: Give Them A Sporting Chance's charity number is SC017888. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC017888?: Search SC017888 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 Give Them A Sporting Chance do?: Fund 'sporting chances' for individuals, either those suffering, carers or families to create memories, A unique feature of the charity is that in return for living their dream through a Sporting Chance, the recipient is asked to raise funds for a charity of their own choice, but not Give Them a Sporting Chance so fundraising efforts will go on to support other charities too.
Does Give Them A Sporting Chance have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Give Them A Sporting Chance. 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 Give Them A Sporting Chance?: Give Them A Sporting Chance's website listed in our register data is http://www.givethemasportingchance.com. 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.
When was Give Them A Sporting Chance registered as a charity?: Give Them A Sporting Chance was entered on the register on 27 February 1991.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.