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Registered charity · No. SC053970SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)East Lothian

Groundswell Scotland

Groundswell Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of public participation in sport, based in East Lothian.

Quick answer

Groundswell Scotland is a registered charity (number SC053970) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of public participation in sport. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC053970
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
East Lothian

What the charity does

The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of citizenship or community development through Groundswell Scotland's 'Surf Therapy' curriculum is grounded in positive psychology, somatic and arts-based therapy modalities and mindfulness practices which support the advancement of surf therapy research and best practices delivering activities for Women, cis or trans who are recovering from trauma which are aimed to address mental health inequalities, cost-of-living, social economic disadvantage to develop sustainable communities, friendships, improve physical and mental health while con…

Registered causes

the advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of public participation in sport

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Groundswell 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Groundswell Scotland a legitimate charity?
Yes. Groundswell Scotland is a registered charity (number SC053970) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Groundswell Scotland do?
The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of citizenship or community development through Groundswell Scotland's 'Surf Therapy' curriculum is grounded in positive psychology, somatic and arts-based therapy modalities and mindfulness practices which support the advancement of surf therapy research and best practices delivering activities for Women, cis or trans who are recovering from trauma which are aimed to address mental health inequalities, cost-of-living, social economic disadvantage to develop sustainable communities, friendships, improve physical and mental health while con…
How can I donate to Groundswell Scotland?
Groundswell Scotland's website is http://Www.groundswell-scotland.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.