--- title: "The Gate Charity — charity SC042809 | CharityCompare" description: "The Gate Charity (charity SC042809): income £372k (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-gate-charity retrieved: 2026-10-08T20:54:14.769Z 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. SC042809SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) GC # The Gate Charity Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Gate Charity is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the promotion of equality and diversity. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.the-gate-charity.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC042809) Work at The Gate Charity? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-gate-charity&type=claim&name=The%20Gate%20Charity) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Gate Charity? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £372,283 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £389,395 Registered charity number SC042809 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Clackmannanshire Website [www.the-gate-charity.org](http://www.the-gate-charity.org/) Quick answer The Gate Charity (number SC042809) 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 Gate Charity do? We endeavour to relieve poverty through practical services that provide immediate assistance to people experiencing hardship. Food provision, crisis support and essential household items all reduce pressure on families and prevent situations from escalating. Our staff team support our educational programmes with structure and care. Our volunteers and staff form a strong, compassionate team dedicated to helping people through difficult times. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Gate Charity Answers The Gate Charity gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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 19 December 2011 Where it says it operates Clackmannanshire ## What causes is The Gate Charity registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe promotion of equality and diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gate Charity yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Gate Charity. 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 Gate Charity? - 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-gate-charity&type=claim&name=The%20Gate%20Charity) [Visit charity website](http://www.the-gate-charity.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Gate Charity a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Gate Charity as a registered charity (number SC042809) 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 Gate Charity's charity number? The Gate Charity's charity number is SC042809. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042809? Search SC042809 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 Gate Charity do? We endeavour to relieve poverty through practical services that provide immediate assistance to people experiencing hardship. Food provision, crisis support and essential household items all reduce pressure on families and prevent situations from escalating. Our staff team support our educational programmes with structure and care. Our volunteers and staff form a strong, compassionate team dedicated to helping people through difficult times. Does The Gate Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gate Charity. 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 Gate Charity? The Gate Charity's website listed in our register data is http://www.the-gate-charity.org. 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 Gate Charity registered as a charity? The Gate Charity was entered on the register on 19 December 2011. 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=SC042809).