Is Gia a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gia as a registered charity (number SC051726) 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 Gia's charity number?

Gia's charity number is SC051726. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051726?

Search SC051726 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 Gia have reviews and complaints?

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

Gia's website listed in our register data is http://gia.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 Gia registered as a charity?

Gia was entered on the register on 10 May 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051726SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Gia

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

Gia is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Gia?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £32,901
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £31,678
Registered charity number: SC051726
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Dunbartonshire
Website: gia.org.uk

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Gia (number SC051726) 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 Gia do?

The objectives of the Chapter shall be to organise and unite in fellowship all Architects within the Chapter area, and to combine their efforts for the general advancement of Architecture, and for the promotion of the aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the profession of Architecture. Further, the objects of the Chapter shall be the objects of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland as specified in its Charter, so far as competent and applicable to the Chapter and/or Chapter territory

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gia

Answers Gia gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 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: 10 May 2022
Also known as: The Glasgow Institute of Architects
Where it says it operates: East Dunbartonshire

What causes is Gia registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gia yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Gia. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gia a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gia as a registered charity (number SC051726) 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 Gia's charity number?: Gia's charity number is SC051726. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051726?: Search SC051726 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 Gia do?: The objectives of the Chapter shall be to organise and unite in fellowship all Architects within the Chapter area, and to combine their efforts for the general advancement of Architecture, and for the promotion of the aesthetic, scientific and practical efficiency of the profession of Architecture. Further, the objects of the Chapter shall be the objects of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland as specified in its Charter, so far as competent and applicable to the Chapter and/or Chapter territory
Does Gia have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gia. 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 Gia?: Gia's website listed in our register data is http://gia.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 Gia registered as a charity?: Gia was entered on the register on 10 May 2022.

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.