Is Span a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Span as a registered charity (number SC051433) 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 Span's charity number?

Span's charity number is SC051433. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051433?

Search SC051433 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 Span have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Span. 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 Span?

Span's website listed in our register data is http://www.spanthegap.today. 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 Span registered as a charity?

Span was entered on the register on 30 November 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051433SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Span

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

Span is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Span?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30: £25,106
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £24,988
Registered charity number: SC051433
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Inverclyde
Website: www.spanthegap.today

Quick answer

Span (number SC051433) 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 Span do?

Span The Gap is dedicated to advancing the Christian faith and providing social care both in the UK and internationally. The charity supports missionary training schools, orphanages, and various community outreach programs. In the UK, they focus on helping vulnerable groups such as the poor, the elderly, and asylum seekers through activities like counselling, resettlement, and community support. Internationally, they fund and facilitate missionary work, train local leaders, and provide essential services in countries like Indonesia, India, and Cambodia. Their work includes establishing bible…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Span

Answers Span gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 November 2021
Also known as: Span the Gap (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Inverclyde

What causes is Span registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Span yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Span. 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

What should you check before donating to Span?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Span a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Span as a registered charity (number SC051433) 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 Span's charity number?: Span's charity number is SC051433. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051433?: Search SC051433 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 Span do?: Span The Gap is dedicated to advancing the Christian faith and providing social care both in the UK and internationally. The charity supports missionary training schools, orphanages, and various community outreach programs. In the UK, they focus on helping vulnerable groups such as the poor, the elderly, and asylum seekers through activities like counselling, resettlement, and community support. Internationally, they fund and facilitate missionary work, train local leaders, and provide essential services in countries like Indonesia, India, and Cambodia. Their work includes establishing bible…
Does Span have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Span. 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 Span?: Span's website listed in our register data is http://www.spanthegap.today. 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 Span registered as a charity?: Span was entered on the register on 30 November 2021.

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.