Is Gnsra a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gnsra as a registered charity (number SC050156) 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 Gnsra's charity number?

Gnsra's charity number is SC050156. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050156?

Search SC050156 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.

Does Gnsra have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gnsra. 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 Gnsra?

Gnsra's website listed in our register data is http://www.gnsra.org.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.

When was Gnsra registered as a charity?

Gnsra was entered on the register on 13 May 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050156SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Gnsra

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Gnsra is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Gnsra?

Reported income · year ending 2026-05-31: £21,440
Reported spending · year ending 2026-05-31: £19,102
Registered charity number: SC050156
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.gnsra.org.uk

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Gnsra (number SC050156) 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 Gnsra do?

The Great North of Scotland Railway Association (GNSRA) was created to facilitate the study, acquisition and preservation of information, documents, illustrations and artefacts relating to the Great North of Scotland Railway (GNSR) and successor organisations and other transport matters in North-East Scotland. It aims to foster the collation and dissemination of information and material so obtained and assist other private, public and professional organisations which have aims and interests similar to those of the Association by organising meetings, lectures, exhibitions, tours, and visits fo…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gnsra

Answers Gnsra gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 May 2020
Also known as: Great North of Scotland Railway Association
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Gnsra registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gnsra yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Gnsra. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gnsra a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gnsra as a registered charity (number SC050156) 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 Gnsra's charity number?: Gnsra's charity number is SC050156. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050156?: Search SC050156 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 Gnsra do?: The Great North of Scotland Railway Association (GNSRA) was created to facilitate the study, acquisition and preservation of information, documents, illustrations and artefacts relating to the Great North of Scotland Railway (GNSR) and successor organisations and other transport matters in North-East Scotland. It aims to foster the collation and dissemination of information and material so obtained and assist other private, public and professional organisations which have aims and interests similar to those of the Association by organising meetings, lectures, exhibitions, tours, and visits fo…
Does Gnsra have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gnsra. 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 Gnsra?: Gnsra's website listed in our register data is http://www.gnsra.org.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.
When was Gnsra registered as a charity?: Gnsra was entered on the register on 13 May 2020.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.