Is Get Hooked on Fishing a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Get Hooked on Fishing as a registered charity (number SC040038) 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 Get Hooked on Fishing's charity number?

Get Hooked on Fishing's charity number is SC040038. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040038?

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When was Get Hooked on Fishing registered as a charity?

Get Hooked on Fishing was entered on the register on 14 November 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC040038Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Get Hooked on Fishing

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Get Hooked on Fishing is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Get Hooked on Fishing?

Reported income · year ending 2023-03-31: £134,874
Reported spending · year ending 2023-03-31: £173,857
Registered charity number: SC040038
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: www.ghof.org.uk

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Get Hooked on Fishing (number SC040038) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Get Hooked on Fishing do?

The Trustees shall hold the capital and income of the Trust Fund upon trust to apply the income and all or such part of parts of the capital at such time or times and in such manner as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit for or towards the provision of, or assistance in the provision of, facilities for all aspects of Angling for the benefit of those who by reason of their youth gender or ethnicity or poverty or social and economic circumstances have a need of such facilities, with the object of improving the condition of life of the users and as a means of reduction of the…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Get Hooked on Fishing

Answers Get Hooked on Fishing gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2023, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 14 November 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Get Hooked on Fishing registered for?

the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Get Hooked on Fishing yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Get Hooked on Fishing a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Get Hooked on Fishing as a registered charity (number SC040038) 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 Get Hooked on Fishing's charity number?: Get Hooked on Fishing's charity number is SC040038. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040038?: Search SC040038 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 Get Hooked on Fishing do?: The Trustees shall hold the capital and income of the Trust Fund upon trust to apply the income and all or such part of parts of the capital at such time or times and in such manner as the Trustees may in their absolute discretion think fit for or towards the provision of, or assistance in the provision of, facilities for all aspects of Angling for the benefit of those who by reason of their youth gender or ethnicity or poverty or social and economic circumstances have a need of such facilities, with the object of improving the condition of life of the users and as a means of reduction of the…
Does Get Hooked on Fishing have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Get Hooked on Fishing. 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 Get Hooked on Fishing?: Get Hooked on Fishing's website listed in our register data is http://www.ghof.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 Get Hooked on Fishing registered as a charity?: Get Hooked on Fishing was entered on the register on 14 November 2008.

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.