--- title: "Gifford Community Association — check charity number SC012581 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gifford Community Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012581. the advancement of education charity based in East Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gifford-community-association retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:18:03.268Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gifford Community Association is a registered charity (number SC012581) 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 religion; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £27,517 (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 Gifford Community Association? Registered charity number SC012581 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location East Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £27,517 ## What does Gifford Community Association do? The objectives of the Gifford Community Association, as outlined in its constitution, are to ‘advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Gifford’. In practice this involves the day-to-day management and maintenance of the historic Gifford Village Hall, so that it can be used by many clubs, societies and individuals within the Gifford area. Since the GCA receives no external funding, much of its work involves fundraising to cover the ever-i… ## What causes is Gifford Community Association registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gifford Community Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gifford Community Association 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=gifford-community-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gifford Community Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Gifford Community Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012581) 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 Gifford Community Association's charity number? Gifford Community Association's charity number is SC012581. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012581? Search SC012581 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 Gifford Community Association do? The objectives of the Gifford Community Association, as outlined in its constitution, are to ‘advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants of Gifford’. In practice this involves the day-to-day management and maintenance of the historic Gifford Village Hall, so that it can be used by many clubs, societies and individuals within the Gifford area. Since the GCA receives no external funding, much of its work involves fundraising to cover the ever-i… Does Gifford Community Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gifford Community Association. 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 Gifford Community Association? Gifford Community Association 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](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=SC012581).