Is Volunteer Glasgow a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Volunteer Glasgow as a registered charity (number SC005462) 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 Volunteer Glasgow's charity number?

Volunteer Glasgow's charity number is SC005462. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC005462?

Search SC005462 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 Volunteer Glasgow have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Volunteer Glasgow. 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 Volunteer Glasgow?

Volunteer Glasgow's website listed in our register data is http://www.volunteerglasgow.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 Volunteer Glasgow registered as a charity?

Volunteer Glasgow was entered on the register on 29 August 1986.

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Volunteer Glasgow

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

Volunteer Glasgow is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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 Volunteer Glasgow?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £432,812
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £440,708
Registered charity number: SC005462
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.volunteerglasgow.org

Quick answer

Volunteer Glasgow (number SC005462) 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 Volunteer Glasgow do?

The charity addresses two issues currently: First, we make it easier for people living in Glasgow City local authority area to volunteer and have positive, inclusive volunteering experiences that give them proven health and employability benefits in the hundreds of public and third sector organisations that need their help – our Volunteer Centre (Inclusion & Development Services) and our SQA Approved Centre services. Secondly, we provide community-based Befriending and Mentoring Services for children and young people facing significant difficulties in their lives, often referred by Social Wor…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Volunteer Glasgow

Answers Volunteer Glasgow 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: 29 August 1986
Also known as: Volunteer Centre -The Centre For Volunteering Community Action And Employment Initiatives Ltd
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Volunteer Glasgow registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Volunteer Glasgow yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Volunteer Glasgow. 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 Volunteer Glasgow?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Volunteer Glasgow a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Volunteer Glasgow as a registered charity (number SC005462) 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 Volunteer Glasgow's charity number?: Volunteer Glasgow's charity number is SC005462. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC005462?: Search SC005462 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 Volunteer Glasgow do?: The charity addresses two issues currently: First, we make it easier for people living in Glasgow City local authority area to volunteer and have positive, inclusive volunteering experiences that give them proven health and employability benefits in the hundreds of public and third sector organisations that need their help – our Volunteer Centre (Inclusion & Development Services) and our SQA Approved Centre services. Secondly, we provide community-based Befriending and Mentoring Services for children and young people facing significant difficulties in their lives, often referred by Social Wor…
Does Volunteer Glasgow have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Volunteer Glasgow. 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 Volunteer Glasgow?: Volunteer Glasgow's website listed in our register data is http://www.volunteerglasgow.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 Volunteer Glasgow registered as a charity?: Volunteer Glasgow was entered on the register on 29 August 1986.

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.