Is The Gap a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Gap as a registered charity (number SC040662) 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 Gap's charity number?

The Gap's charity number is SC040662. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040662?

Search SC040662 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 The Gap have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gap. 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 Gap?

The Gap does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Gap registered as a charity?

The Gap was entered on the register on 13 July 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040662SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Gap

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

The Gap is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about The Gap?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £300
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £8,585
Registered charity number: SC040662
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross

Quick answer

The Gap (number SC040662) 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 Gap do?

The purpose of the charity is to relieve the mental and physical distress of any adult who has suffered from child sexual abuse and who identifies as male. The charity will provide emotional support and obtain help and information from any organisations that recognise the needs of our service users.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Gap

Answers The Gap gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 13 July 2009
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is The Gap registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gap yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Gap. 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 The Gap?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Gap a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Gap as a registered charity (number SC040662) 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 Gap's charity number?: The Gap's charity number is SC040662. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040662?: Search SC040662 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 Gap do?: The purpose of the charity is to relieve the mental and physical distress of any adult who has suffered from child sexual abuse and who identifies as male. The charity will provide emotional support and obtain help and information from any organisations that recognise the needs of our service users.
Does The Gap have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gap. 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 Gap?: The Gap does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Gap registered as a charity?: The Gap was entered on the register on 13 July 2009.

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.