Registered charity · No. SC043262Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Glasgow Watersports
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Glasgow Watersports is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of public participation in sport, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.
Glasgow Watersports (number SC043262) 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 Glasgow Watersports do?
the advancement of education in connection with water sports and related activities.5.2 the advancement of public participation in water sports and related activities.5.3 the provision of recreational facilities, and the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities and activities are primarily intended particularly in connection with water sports and related activities.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Glasgow Watersports
Answers Glasgow Watersports gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Glasgow Watersports's money come from?
Glasgow Watersports reported £507k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £426k (84%), trading and fundraising events £70k (14%), investments £11k (2%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£426k · 84%
Trading and fundraising events£70k · 14%
Investments£11k · 2%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Glasgow City
What causes is Glasgow Watersports registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of public participation in sportthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended
Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow Watersports yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Glasgow Watersports.
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The register data used for this profile lists Glasgow Watersports as a registered charity (number SC043262) 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 Glasgow Watersports's charity number?
Glasgow Watersports's charity number is SC043262. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Glasgow Watersports do?
the advancement of education in connection with water sports and related activities.5.2 the advancement of public participation in water sports and related activities.5.3 the provision of recreational facilities, and the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities and activities are primarily intended particularly in connection with water sports and related activities.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Watersports. 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 Watersports?
Glasgow Watersports's website listed in our register data is http://www.pinkston.co.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.
Where does Glasgow Watersports's money come from?
Glasgow Watersports reported £507k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £426k (84%), trading and fundraising events £70k (14%), investments £11k (2%).
When was Glasgow Watersports registered as a charity?
Glasgow Watersports was entered on the register on 4 July 2012.