--- title: "Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund — check charity number SC009881 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC009881. any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes charity based in Inverclyde. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gourock-coal-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:05:12.051Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number SC009881) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £8,796 (year ending 2025-10-25). 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 Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number SC009881 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Inverclyde Latest income (year ending 2025-10-25) £8,796 ## What does Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund do? To provide support primarily for elderly members of the Community in Gourock who would benefit from assistance with their heating and lighting costs through the provision of small annual payments. ## What causes is Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund registered for? any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund 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=gourock-coal-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009881) 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 Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund's charity number? Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC009881. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC009881? Search SC009881 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 Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund do? To provide support primarily for elderly members of the Community in Gourock who would benefit from assistance with their heating and lighting costs through the provision of small annual payments. Does Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund. 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 Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund? Gourock Coal & Benevolent Fund 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=SC009881).