Is Gurca a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gurca as a registered charity (number SC020223) 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 Gurca's charity number?

Gurca's charity number is SC020223. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020223?

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How can I donate to Gurca?

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Registered charity · No. SC020223SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Highland

Gurca

Gurca is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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, based in Highland.

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Quick answer

Gurca is listed as a registered charity (number SC020223) 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 citizenship or community development; 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. Its latest reported income was £212,844 (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 Gurca?

Registered charity number: SC020223
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Highland
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £212,844
Website: www.gurca.co.uk

What does Gurca do?

Glen Urquhart Rural Community Association (GURCA) is a development trust, led by a Board of elected Trustees and has over 400 members. Since the 1940s, GURCA is where people have shared ideas to build on what we have around us in Glen Urquhart. GURCA works together on projects that bring positive change. As a result of these projects GURCA has acquired a number of assets and looks after or develops these assets on behalf of the community. The Board of Trustees identify where grant funding is required and then undertake the work required to apply for these grants. Once the grant application…

What causes is Gurca registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Gurca yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gurca 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 Gurca a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gurca as a registered charity (number SC020223) 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 Gurca's charity number?: Gurca's charity number is SC020223. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020223?: Search SC020223 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 Gurca do?: Glen Urquhart Rural Community Association (GURCA) is a development trust, led by a Board of elected Trustees and has over 400 members. Since the 1940s, GURCA is where people have shared ideas to build on what we have around us in Glen Urquhart. GURCA works together on projects that bring positive change. As a result of these projects GURCA has acquired a number of assets and looks after or develops these assets on behalf of the community. The Board of Trustees identify where grant funding is required and then undertake the work required to apply for these grants. Once the grant application…
Does Gurca have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gurca. 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 Gurca?: Gurca's website listed in our register data is http://www.gurca.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.