GamFam
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
GamFam is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.
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What are the key facts about GamFam?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31
- £234,718
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31
- £278,690
- Registered charity number
- SC051622
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Outwith Scotland
- Website
- gamfam.org.uk
Quick answer
What does GamFam do?
The Charity's objects are for the public benefit the preservation and protection of good mental health and the relief of need among people who have developed or who are at risk of developing a gambling addiction, their parents, families and friends by: 2.1.1 raising public awareness and understanding of the early warning signs commonly associated with the development of a gambling addiction to promote early intervention and minimise any related potential harms. 2.1.2 providing advice and support in particular but not exclusively to the parents, family and friends of teenagers and young peop…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for GamFam
Answers GamFam gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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
- Where it says it operates
- Outwith Scotland
What causes is GamFam registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for GamFam yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is GamFam a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists GamFam as a registered charity (number SC051622) 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 GamFam's charity number?
- GamFam's charity number is SC051622. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC051622?
- Search SC051622 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 GamFam do?
- The Charity's objects are for the public benefit the preservation and protection of good mental health and the relief of need among people who have developed or who are at risk of developing a gambling addiction, their parents, families and friends by: 2.1.1 raising public awareness and understanding of the early warning signs commonly associated with the development of a gambling addiction to promote early intervention and minimise any related potential harms. 2.1.2 providing advice and support in particular but not exclusively to the parents, family and friends of teenagers and young peop…
- Does GamFam have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for GamFam. 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 GamFam?
- GamFam's website listed in our register data is https://gamfam.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 GamFam registered as a charity?
- GamFam was entered on the register on 2 March 2022.
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.