--- title: "Global Development Group SCIO — check charity number SC051489 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Global Development Group SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051489. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/global-development-group-scio retrieved: 2026-08-23T12:18:48.493Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Global Development Group SCIO is a registered charity (number SC051489) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £82,222 (year ending 2026-04-05). 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 Global Development Group SCIO? Registered charity number SC051489 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Stirling Latest income (year ending 2026-04-05) £82,222 ## What does Global Development Group SCIO do? Activities include the promotion of humanitarian, aid and development projects in developing countries that GDG carries out in partnership with local grassroots organisations. Engaging with donors and interested groups in Scotland and the wider United Kingdom, the charity seeks to fund, resource and implement overseas projects in partnership with local organisations across multiple sectors of development including education, food security, maternal and child health, governance strengthening and capacity building, livelihood development, train ## What causes is Global Development Group SCIO registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Global Development Group SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Global Development Group SCIO 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=global-development-group-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Global Development Group SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Global Development Group SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051489) 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 Global Development Group SCIO's charity number? Global Development Group SCIO's charity number is SC051489. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051489? Search SC051489 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 Global Development Group SCIO do? Activities include the promotion of humanitarian, aid and development projects in developing countries that GDG carries out in partnership with local grassroots organisations. Engaging with donors and interested groups in Scotland and the wider United Kingdom, the charity seeks to fund, resource and implement overseas projects in partnership with local organisations across multiple sectors of development including education, food security, maternal and child health, governance strengthening and capacity building, livelihood development, train Does Global Development Group SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Global Development Group SCIO. 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 Global Development Group SCIO? Global Development Group SCIO 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=SC051489).