--- title: "Granton Community Gardeners — check charity number SC047087 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Granton Community Gardeners a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047087. 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/granton-community-gardeners retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:52:28.100Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Granton Community Gardeners is a registered charity (number SC047087) 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 health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £192,584 (year ending 2026-01-31). 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 Granton Community Gardeners? Registered charity number SC047087 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2026-01-31) £192,584 Website [www.grantoncommunitygardeners.org](http://www.grantoncommunitygardeners.org/) ## What does Granton Community Gardeners do? We promote community development, health, and education, and care of our local environment, by providing opportunities for people to gather together either around food (growing, cooking, or eating) or around practical conservation activities, or biodiversity surveys. We run weekly free cooking, and gardening clubs, weekly free community meals, twice monthly free conservation activities. And we support initiatives from local community members that advance our charitable aims. ## What causes is Granton Community Gardeners registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Granton Community Gardeners yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Granton Community Gardeners 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=granton-community-gardeners&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.grantoncommunitygardeners.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Granton Community Gardeners a legitimate charity? Yes. Granton Community Gardeners is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047087) 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 Granton Community Gardeners's charity number? Granton Community Gardeners's charity number is SC047087. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047087? Search SC047087 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 Granton Community Gardeners do? We promote community development, health, and education, and care of our local environment, by providing opportunities for people to gather together either around food (growing, cooking, or eating) or around practical conservation activities, or biodiversity surveys. We run weekly free cooking, and gardening clubs, weekly free community meals, twice monthly free conservation activities. And we support initiatives from local community members that advance our charitable aims. Does Granton Community Gardeners have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Granton Community Gardeners. 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 Granton Community Gardeners? Granton Community Gardeners's website is http://www.grantoncommunitygardeners.org — 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=SC047087).