GamCare
GamCare is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about GamCare?
- Registered charity number
- SC050547
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £20,289,108
- Website
- www.gamcare.org.uk
What does GamCare do?
The Charity's Objects are: 3.1.1 the advancement of education, training and information on the social impact of gambling through the provision of a gambling neutral national centre that delivers services that address the issues, and by making grants to individuals and organisations whose work addresses the social impact of gambling. 3.1.2 to advance education into the social impact of gambling through research and to develop best practice by individuals and organisations working with these issues through the provision of its own services and through the support, encouragement and evaluation…
What causes is GamCare registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for GamCare yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. GamCare 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is GamCare a legitimate charity?
- Yes. GamCare is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050547) 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 GamCare's charity number?
- GamCare's charity number is SC050547. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC050547?
- Search SC050547 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 GamCare do?
- The Charity's Objects are: 3.1.1 the advancement of education, training and information on the social impact of gambling through the provision of a gambling neutral national centre that delivers services that address the issues, and by making grants to individuals and organisations whose work addresses the social impact of gambling. 3.1.2 to advance education into the social impact of gambling through research and to develop best practice by individuals and organisations working with these issues through the provision of its own services and through the support, encouragement and evaluation…
- Does GamCare have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GamCare. 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 GamCare?
- GamCare's website is http://www.gamcare.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.