--- title: "Gemap — check charity number SC023565 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gemap a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023565. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gemap retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:28:55.196Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gemap is a registered charity (number SC023565) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £1,736,787 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Gemap? Registered charity number SC023565 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,736,787 Website [www.gemapscotland.co.uk](http://www.gemapscotland.co.uk/) ## What does Gemap do? The key activities of the charity are to provide clients with advice & support on a wide range of issues relating to alleviating & eradicating poverty. We achieve this by providing a multi channel advice service providing 1-1 support to claim all available Welfare Benefits to which any individual may be entitled to & provide ongoing support including tribunal representation. The charity also provides a free confidential debt service for clients struggling with debts. All service delivery is to level 3 of the Scottish National Standards for Information & Advice ## What causes is Gemap registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gemap yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gemap 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=gemap&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gemapscotland.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gemap a legitimate charity? Yes. Gemap is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023565) 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 Gemap's charity number? Gemap's charity number is SC023565. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023565? Search SC023565 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 Gemap do? The key activities of the charity are to provide clients with advice & support on a wide range of issues relating to alleviating & eradicating poverty. We achieve this by providing a multi channel advice service providing 1-1 support to claim all available Welfare Benefits to which any individual may be entitled to & provide ongoing support including tribunal representation. The charity also provides a free confidential debt service for clients struggling with debts. All service delivery is to level 3 of the Scottish National Standards for Information & Advice Does Gemap have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gemap. 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 Gemap? Gemap's website is http://www.gemapscotland.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=SC023565).