Is Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) as a registered charity (number SC040489) 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)'s charity number?

Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)'s charity number is SC040489. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040489?

Search SC040489 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE). 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)?

Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.banjananurseryschool.com. 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) registered as a charity?

Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) was entered on the register on 13 May 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040489Unincorporated association

Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)

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

Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, 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.

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What are the key facts about Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £42,400
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £33,298
Registered charity number: SC040489
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.banjananurseryschool.com

Quick answer

Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) (number SC040489) 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) do?

Our charity is set up to bring together Edinburgh residents who are of Gambian descent and provide support with their welfare, poverty relief and celebrate our common cultures and heritage. We do this by organising regular activities that help members to socialise, share experiences and support each other. Our main activities include an annual cultural weekend with a drum and dance session, a carnival, family fun day, children's summer day out, weekly football gatherings in the summer months plus cultural and educational training sessions for community members.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)

Answers Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) 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: 13 May 2009
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE). 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) as a registered charity (number SC040489) 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)'s charity number?: Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)'s charity number is SC040489. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040489?: Search SC040489 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) do?: Our charity is set up to bring together Edinburgh residents who are of Gambian descent and provide support with their welfare, poverty relief and celebrate our common cultures and heritage. We do this by organising regular activities that help members to socialise, share experiences and support each other. Our main activities include an annual cultural weekend with a drum and dance session, a carnival, family fun day, children's summer day out, weekly football gatherings in the summer months plus cultural and educational training sessions for community members.
Does Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE). 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)?: Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.banjananurseryschool.com. 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 Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) registered as a charity?: Gambian Community in Edinburgh (GCE) was entered on the register on 13 May 2009.

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.