--- title: "Glasgow Gaels — check charity number SC046552 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Glasgow Gaels a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046552. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/glasgow-gaels retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:16:01.068Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Glasgow Gaels is a registered charity (number SC046552) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £42,138 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Gaels? Registered charity number SC046552 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £42,138 Website [glasgowgaels.com](http://glasgowgaels.com/) ## What does Glasgow Gaels do? The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science The advancement of heritage, culture and public participation in sport, opened to all age groups residents in the West of Scotland who have an interest in Gaelic Sport and Culture. Our men’s, ladies and juniors teams train and play matches on weekly bases during the season. Throughout the years we run various events both sporting and social/culture/traditional events to promote the overall health and wellbeing of participants. As well as empowering and building the capacity of the minority formal/informal Irish community organisat… ## What causes is Glasgow Gaels registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow Gaels yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glasgow Gaels 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-gaels&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://glasgowgaels.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Glasgow Gaels a legitimate charity? Yes. Glasgow Gaels is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046552) 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 Gaels's charity number? Glasgow Gaels's charity number is SC046552. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046552? Search SC046552 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 Gaels do? The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science The advancement of heritage, culture and public participation in sport, opened to all age groups residents in the West of Scotland who have an interest in Gaelic Sport and Culture. Our men’s, ladies and juniors teams train and play matches on weekly bases during the season. Throughout the years we run various events both sporting and social/culture/traditional events to promote the overall health and wellbeing of participants. As well as empowering and building the capacity of the minority formal/informal Irish community organisat… Does Glasgow Gaels have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Gaels. 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 Gaels? Glasgow Gaels's website is http://glasgowgaels.com — 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=SC046552).