GamFam
GamFam is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Outwith Scotland.
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What are the key facts about GamFam?
- Registered charity number
- SC051622
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31)
- £234,718
- Website
- gamfam.org.uk
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…
What causes is GamFam registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for GamFam yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. GamFam 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 GamFam a legitimate charity?
- Yes. GamFam is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051622) 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 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 is https://gamfam.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.