--- title: "Garioch Sports Centre — check charity number SC047470 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Garioch Sports Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047470. the advancement of public participation in sport charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/garioch-sports-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:31:05.991Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Garioch Sports Centre is a registered charity (number SC047470) 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 public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £1,302,769 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Garioch Sports Centre? Registered charity number SC047470 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,302,769 Website [www.gariochsports.co.uk](http://www.gariochsports.co.uk/) ## What does Garioch Sports Centre do? Garioch Sports Centre are a charitable, community sports and leisure facility. We pride ourselves in providing for all ages and abilities. Through sport, exercise, recreation, and an active lifestyle we provide facilities and services that remove participation barriers, are inclusive, accessible and affordable for all. Garioch Sports is a facility that is for the community run by the community and seen as a centre for life. ## What causes is Garioch Sports Centre registered for? the advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Garioch Sports Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Garioch Sports Centre 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=garioch-sports-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gariochsports.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Garioch Sports Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Garioch Sports Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047470) 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 Garioch Sports Centre's charity number? Garioch Sports Centre's charity number is SC047470. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047470? Search SC047470 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 Garioch Sports Centre do? Garioch Sports Centre are a charitable, community sports and leisure facility. We pride ourselves in providing for all ages and abilities. Through sport, exercise, recreation, and an active lifestyle we provide facilities and services that remove participation barriers, are inclusive, accessible and affordable for all. Garioch Sports is a facility that is for the community run by the community and seen as a centre for life. Does Garioch Sports Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Garioch Sports Centre. 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 Garioch Sports Centre? Garioch Sports Centre's website is http://www.gariochsports.co.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](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=SC047470).