--- title: "Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector — check charity number SC006923 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006923. 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/glasgow-council-for-the-voluntary-sector retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:18:56.206Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector is a registered charity (number SC006923) 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 £9,273,738 (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 Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector? Registered charity number SC006923 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £9,273,738 Website [www.gcvs.org.uk](http://www.gcvs.org.uk/) ## What does Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector do? The organisation is established to improve the lives of Glasgow’s citizens by strengtheningcommunities and third sector organisations, and supporting them to work more effectively withpublic sector partners. We do this by providing advice & guidance, training, and back office typeservices. distributing funding and supporting collaborative commissioning. facilitating networksand opportunities for collaboration. and supporting effective involvement of stakeholders in thedesign and delivery of public services. ## What causes is Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector 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=glasgow-council-for-the-voluntary-sector&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gcvs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector a legitimate charity? Yes. Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006923) 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 Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector's charity number? Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector's charity number is SC006923. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006923? Search SC006923 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 Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector do? The organisation is established to improve the lives of Glasgow’s citizens by strengtheningcommunities and third sector organisations, and supporting them to work more effectively withpublic sector partners. We do this by providing advice & guidance, training, and back office typeservices. distributing funding and supporting collaborative commissioning. facilitating networksand opportunities for collaboration. and supporting effective involvement of stakeholders in thedesign and delivery of public services. Does Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector. 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 Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector? Glasgow Council For The Voluntary Sector's website is http://www.gcvs.org.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=SC006923).