--- title: "Glasgow Life — check charity number SC037844 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Glasgow Life a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037844. the advancement of education 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-life retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:16:04.457Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Glasgow Life is a registered charity (number SC037844) 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 health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £151,659,000 (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 Life? Registered charity number SC037844 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £151,659,000 Website [www.glasgowlife.org.uk](http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/) ## What does Glasgow Life do? Glasgow Life is a charity set up to benefit everyone in the city. The reason we exist is to: 1. Improve people's mental and physical wellbeing through culture and sport. 2. Support the city’s visitor economy and enhance its reputation as a great place to live, work, learn, and visit. 3. Generate funds through culture and sport programmes. We then re-invest in the charitable activities which support our vision. ## What causes is Glasgow Life registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow Life yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Glasgow Life 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-life&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Glasgow Life a legitimate charity? Yes. Glasgow Life is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037844) 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 Life's charity number? Glasgow Life's charity number is SC037844. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037844? Search SC037844 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 Life do? Glasgow Life is a charity set up to benefit everyone in the city. The reason we exist is to: 1. Improve people's mental and physical wellbeing through culture and sport. 2. Support the city’s visitor economy and enhance its reputation as a great place to live, work, learn, and visit. 3. Generate funds through culture and sport programmes. We then re-invest in the charitable activities which support our vision. Does Glasgow Life have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Life. 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 Life? Glasgow Life's website is http://www.glasgowlife.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=SC037844).