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Registered charity · No. SC050972SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Glasgow City

Gcyn

Gcyn is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Glasgow City.

Quick answer

Gcyn is a registered charity (number SC050972) 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 education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. 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 Gcyn?

Registered charity number
SC050972
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Glasgow City

What does Gcyn do?

4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 to further the advancement of the education of young people aged 12-25 who live, work, or study within the boundaries of Glasgow City Council by providing a platform for the sharing of ideas that will enhance the lives of Glasgow's young people, and for democratic representation and participation. 4.2 to further the advancement of citizenship and community development amongst young people aged 12-25 that live, work, or study within the boundaries of Glasgow City Council by providing a platform for young people's civic engagement, as well as a platform…

What causes is Gcyn registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gcyn yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gcyn 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 Gcyn a legitimate charity?
Yes. Gcyn is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050972) 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 Gcyn's charity number?
Gcyn's charity number is SC050972. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050972?
Search SC050972 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 Gcyn do?
4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 to further the advancement of the education of young people aged 12-25 who live, work, or study within the boundaries of Glasgow City Council by providing a platform for the sharing of ideas that will enhance the lives of Glasgow's young people, and for democratic representation and participation. 4.2 to further the advancement of citizenship and community development amongst young people aged 12-25 that live, work, or study within the boundaries of Glasgow City Council by providing a platform for young people's civic engagement, as well as a platform…
Does Gcyn have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gcyn. 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 Gcyn?
Gcyn does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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.