Is Gala Water Archive a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gala Water Archive as a registered charity (number SC052917) 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 Gala Water Archive's charity number?

Gala Water Archive's charity number is SC052917. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052917?

Search SC052917 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 Gala Water Archive have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gala Water Archive. 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 Gala Water Archive?

Gala Water Archive's website listed in our register data is http://stowparisharchive.org.uk/. 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 Gala Water Archive registered as a charity?

Gala Water Archive was entered on the register on 31 October 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052917SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Gala Water Archive

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

Gala Water Archive is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Gala Water Archive?

Reported income · year ending 2026-04-06: £32,263
Reported spending · year ending 2026-04-06: £16,134
Registered charity number: SC052917
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: stowparisharchive.org.uk

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Gala Water Archive (number SC052917) 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 Gala Water Archive do?

To advance the public education in the history and heritage of Gala Water Valley and to act as a focal point and network for all who are interested in the subject, to encourage the collection, preservation and recording of archives and artefacts and promote their accessibility to the general public and to forge and maintain strategic links with the local community.3.1.2 To advance the heritage and culture of the local area by providing a heritage experience for the community, and visitors as well as serving as a local heritage visitor attraction and community archive for the recording, restor…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gala Water Archive

Answers Gala Water Archive gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 6 April 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 31 October 2023
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Gala Water Archive registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gala Water Archive yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Gala Water Archive. 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 Gala Water Archive?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gala Water Archive a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gala Water Archive as a registered charity (number SC052917) 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 Gala Water Archive's charity number?: Gala Water Archive's charity number is SC052917. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052917?: Search SC052917 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 Gala Water Archive do?: To advance the public education in the history and heritage of Gala Water Valley and to act as a focal point and network for all who are interested in the subject, to encourage the collection, preservation and recording of archives and artefacts and promote their accessibility to the general public and to forge and maintain strategic links with the local community.3.1.2 To advance the heritage and culture of the local area by providing a heritage experience for the community, and visitors as well as serving as a local heritage visitor attraction and community archive for the recording, restor…
Does Gala Water Archive have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gala Water Archive. 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 Gala Water Archive?: Gala Water Archive's website listed in our register data is http://stowparisharchive.org.uk/. 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 Gala Water Archive registered as a charity?: Gala Water Archive was entered on the register on 31 October 2023.

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.