--- title: "Friends of Gateway — check charity number SC046342 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Gateway a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046342. the advancement of education charity based in Renfrewshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-gateway-2 retrieved: 2026-08-24T14:06:48.167Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Gateway is a registered charity (number SC046342) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; 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. Its latest reported income was £4,675 (year ending 2023-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Friends of Gateway? Registered charity number SC046342 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Renfrewshire Latest income (year ending 2023-03-31) £4,675 ## What does Friends of Gateway do? To advance the education and wellbeing of all people with autism and learning disabilities who attend Gateway Intensive Support Service. To raise and distribute funds which will be used to assist in providing recreational and/or cultural activities and resources for the benefit Gateway service users and their families. To provide information and support to families of service users attending Gateway. ## What causes is Friends of Gateway registered for? the advancement of educationthe 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 Friends of Gateway yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Gateway is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-gateway-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Gateway a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Gateway is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046342) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Friends of Gateway's charity number? Friends of Gateway's charity number is SC046342. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046342? Search SC046342 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 Friends of Gateway do? To advance the education and wellbeing of all people with autism and learning disabilities who attend Gateway Intensive Support Service. To raise and distribute funds which will be used to assist in providing recreational and/or cultural activities and resources for the benefit Gateway service users and their families. To provide information and support to families of service users attending Gateway. Does Friends of Gateway have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Gateway. 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 Friends of Gateway? Friends of Gateway does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC046342).