--- title: "Govan Law Centre — check charity number SC047423 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Govan Law Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047423. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/govan-law-centre retrieved: 2026-08-23T18:50:11.240Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Govan Law Centre is a registered charity (number SC047423) 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 advancement of education; the promotion of equality and diversity. Its latest reported income was £1,081,625 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Govan Law Centre? Registered charity number SC047423 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,081,625 Website [govanlc.blogspot.co.uk](http://govanlc.blogspot.co.uk/) ## What does Govan Law Centre do? Out aim is to use access to legal education, guidance, advice, and representation to tackle unmet legal need, discrimination and poverty in Scotland. The majority of the services are free at the point of delivery and we are able to sustain this business model through dedicated funding and reinvesting of generated income to cross-subsidise free legal services to vulnerable clients with unmet legal needs. ## What causes is Govan Law Centre registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe promotion of equality and diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Govan Law Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Govan Law Centre 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=govan-law-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://govanlc.blogspot.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Govan Law Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Govan Law Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047423) 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 Govan Law Centre's charity number? Govan Law Centre's charity number is SC047423. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047423? Search SC047423 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 Govan Law Centre do? Out aim is to use access to legal education, guidance, advice, and representation to tackle unmet legal need, discrimination and poverty in Scotland. The majority of the services are free at the point of delivery and we are able to sustain this business model through dedicated funding and reinvesting of generated income to cross-subsidise free legal services to vulnerable clients with unmet legal needs. Does Govan Law Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Govan Law Centre. 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 Govan Law Centre? Govan Law Centre's website is http://govanlc.blogspot.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=SC047423).