Is The Golden Club a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Golden Club as a registered charity (number SC001618) 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 Golden Club's charity number?

The Golden Club's charity number is SC001618. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC001618?

Search SC001618 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 Golden Club have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Golden Club. 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 Golden Club?

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

When was The Golden Club registered as a charity?

The Golden Club was entered on the register on 4 February 1991.

Registered charity · No. SC001618SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Golden Club

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

The Golden Club 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 Golden Club?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £41,958
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £45,590
Registered charity number: SC001618
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway

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The Golden Club (number SC001618) 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 Golden Club do?

Our purpose, as recorded in our constitution, is to manage the Castle Douglas Day Centre AKA The Golden Day Club. The Club supports older people to relieve loneliness, improve health, encourage good nutrition and social interaction. Members are encouraged to undertake a variety of activities e.g. Chair exercises, arts and crafts, games and outings to places of interest. Satisfaction rates are high in our members survey, and the Club has attracted a number of new members in the past year.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Golden Club

Answers The Golden Club 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: 4 February 1991
Also known as: Castle Douglas Day Centre For Older People
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is The Golden Club 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 Golden Club yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Golden Club. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Club a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Golden Club as a registered charity (number SC001618) 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 Golden Club's charity number?: The Golden Club's charity number is SC001618. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC001618?: Search SC001618 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 Golden Club do?: Our purpose, as recorded in our constitution, is to manage the Castle Douglas Day Centre AKA The Golden Day Club. The Club supports older people to relieve loneliness, improve health, encourage good nutrition and social interaction. Members are encouraged to undertake a variety of activities e.g. Chair exercises, arts and crafts, games and outings to places of interest. Satisfaction rates are high in our members survey, and the Club has attracted a number of new members in the past year.
Does The Golden Club have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Golden Club. 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 Golden Club?: The Golden Club does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Golden Club registered as a charity?: The Golden Club was entered on the register on 4 February 1991.

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.