--- title: "The Ark — charity SC049574 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "The Ark (charity SC049574). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-ark-2 retrieved: 2026-10-07T13:44:10.563Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC049574SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) A # The Ark Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Ark is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://arkgames.club/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049574) Work at The Ark? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-ark-2&type=claim&name=The%20Ark) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Ark? Registered charity number SC049574 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [arkgames.club](http://arkgames.club/) Quick answer The Ark (number SC049574) 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 The Ark do? We rent a venue space with storage of our resources allowing people to come, socialise and play various games together in person. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Ark Answers The Ark gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 1 July 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 28 August 2019 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is The Ark registered for? 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Ark yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Ark. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Ark? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-ark-2&type=claim&name=The%20Ark) [Visit charity website](http://arkgames.club/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Ark a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Ark as a registered charity (number SC049574) 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 The Ark's charity number? The Ark's charity number is SC049574. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049574? Search SC049574 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 The Ark do? We rent a venue space with storage of our resources allowing people to come, socialise and play various games together in person. Does The Ark have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Ark. 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 The Ark? The Ark's website listed in our register data is http://arkgames.club. 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 The Ark registered as a charity? The Ark was entered on the register on 28 August 2019. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC049574).