--- title: "Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association — check charity number SC003621 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003621. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/galashiels-fifth-ward-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:17:45.233Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association is a registered charity (number SC003621) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £4,816 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association? Registered charity number SC003621 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,816 ## What does Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association do? To provide facilities for people to meet and to hold events for the benefit of the local community ## What causes is Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association 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=galashiels-fifth-ward-community-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003621) 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 Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association's charity number? Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association's charity number is SC003621. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003621? Search SC003621 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 Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association do? To provide facilities for people to meet and to hold events for the benefit of the local community Does Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association. 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 Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association? Galashiels Fifth Ward Community Association 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=SC003621).