Is Gfi a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gfi as a registered charity (number SC045990) 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 Gfi's charity number?

Gfi's charity number is SC045990. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045990?

Search SC045990 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.

Does Gfi have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gfi. 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 Gfi?

Gfi's website listed in our register data is http://globalforgivenessinitiative.com. 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 Gfi registered as a charity?

Gfi was entered on the register on 17 September 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045990SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Gfi

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

Gfi is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.

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What are the key facts about Gfi?

Registered charity number: SC045990
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moray
Website: globalforgivenessinitiative.com

Quick answer

Gfi (number SC045990) 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 Gfi do?

offering a free ebook on how to forgive in 26 languages and promoting this over the web using google adwords.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gfi

Answers Gfi gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 17 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 17 September 2015
Also known as: Global Forgiveness Initiative
Where it says it operates: Moray

What causes is Gfi registered for?

the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gfi yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Gfi. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Gfi?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gfi a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gfi as a registered charity (number SC045990) 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 Gfi's charity number?: Gfi's charity number is SC045990. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045990?: Search SC045990 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 Gfi do?: offering a free ebook on how to forgive in 26 languages and promoting this over the web using google adwords.
Does Gfi have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gfi. 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 Gfi?: Gfi's website listed in our register data is http://globalforgivenessinitiative.com. 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 Gfi registered as a charity?: Gfi was entered on the register on 17 September 2015.

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.