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title: "Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland — check charity number SC043309 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043309. the advancement of education charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/goju-ryu-karate-scotland
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:49:17.798Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland is a registered charity (number SC043309) 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 public participation in sport. 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 Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland?

Registered charity number

SC043309

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

Fife

Website

[www.karatescotland.co.uk](http://www.karatescotland.co.uk/)

## What does Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland do?

To act as an apolitical, non-profit, non-prescriptive body for the promotion of Okinawan traditional style of karate (IOGKF Goju-Ryu) throughout Scotland by the Advancement of Education, the Art, Heritage and Culture of Karate Advancement of Public Participation Provision and Organisation of Facilities

## What causes is Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of public participation in sport

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland a legitimate charity?

Yes. Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043309) 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 Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland's charity number?

Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland's charity number is SC043309. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043309?

Search SC043309 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 Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland do?

To act as an apolitical, non-profit, non-prescriptive body for the promotion of Okinawan traditional style of karate (IOGKF Goju-Ryu) throughout Scotland by the Advancement of Education, the Art, Heritage and Culture of Karate Advancement of Public Participation Provision and Organisation of Facilities

Does Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland. 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 Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland?

Goju-Ryu Karate Scotland's website is http://www.karatescotland.co.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=SC043309).