--- title: "Go Forth and Clyde — check charity number SC050623 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Go Forth and Clyde a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050623. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/go-forth-and-clyde retrieved: 2026-08-23T17:49:22.862Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Go Forth and Clyde is a registered charity (number SC050623) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £138,048 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Go Forth and Clyde? Registered charity number SC050623 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £138,048 Website [www.goforthandclyde.org.uk](http://www.goforthandclyde.org.uk/) ## What does Go Forth and Clyde do? Our aim is to use the canal and the surroundings to support local community development and to encourage the wider public to use them in ways that support physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. We provide work, both paid and unpaid, to local people through our lock keeping contract with Scottish Canals and we provide facilities to develop technical skills in bike maintenance and woodworking. We have a single small canal boat available for public hire and also used for community trips for local charities and groups. ## What causes is Go Forth and Clyde registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Go Forth and Clyde yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Go Forth and Clyde 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=go-forth-and-clyde&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.goforthandclyde.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Go Forth and Clyde a legitimate charity? Yes. Go Forth and Clyde is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050623) 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 Go Forth and Clyde's charity number? Go Forth and Clyde's charity number is SC050623. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050623? Search SC050623 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 Go Forth and Clyde do? Our aim is to use the canal and the surroundings to support local community development and to encourage the wider public to use them in ways that support physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. We provide work, both paid and unpaid, to local people through our lock keeping contract with Scottish Canals and we provide facilities to develop technical skills in bike maintenance and woodworking. We have a single small canal boat available for public hire and also used for community trips for local charities and groups. Does Go Forth and Clyde have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Go Forth and Clyde. 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 Go Forth and Clyde? Go Forth and Clyde's website is http://www.goforthandclyde.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=SC050623).