--- title: "Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland — charity SC043309" description: "Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland (charity SC043309). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/goju-ryu-karate-scotland retrieved: 2026-09-21T07:30:54.935Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland is listed as a registered charity (number SC043309) 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. 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 Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland? Registered charity number SC043309 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Fife Website [www.karatescotland.co.uk](http://www.karatescotland.co.uk/) ## What does Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland do? To act as an apolitical, non-profit, non-prescriptive body for the promotion of Okinawan traditional style of karate (IOGKF Goju-Ryu) throughout Scotland by the Advancement of Education, the Art, Heritage and Culture of Karate Advancement of Public Participation Provision and Organisation of Facilities ## What causes is Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland 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 Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland? - 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 Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland's charity number? Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland's charity number is SC043309. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043309? Search SC043309 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 Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland do? To act as an apolitical, non-profit, non-prescriptive body for the promotion of Okinawan traditional style of karate (IOGKF Goju-Ryu) throughout Scotland by the Advancement of Education, the Art, Heritage and Culture of Karate Advancement of Public Participation Provision and Organisation of Facilities Does Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland. 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 Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland? Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.karatescotland.co.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=SC043309).