--- title: "Greenock Medical Aid Society — check charity number SC004538 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Greenock Medical Aid Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004538. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Inverclyde. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on Charit" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/greenock-medical-aid-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:44:08.561Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Greenock Medical Aid Society is a registered charity (number SC004538) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £4,299,438 (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 Greenock Medical Aid Society? Registered charity number SC004538 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Inverclyde Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,299,438 Website [www.gmas.care](http://www.gmas.care/) ## What does Greenock Medical Aid Society do? Our charity is set up to provide high standard residential care for the older person in two residential care homes in Greenock, Bagatelle and Glenfield Care Homes. this care is provided toa mix of private funded and local authority funded residents on a permanent or short term respite basis. In June 2025 Glenfield Care Home was closed leaving Bagatelle as the sole home in the Charity. ## What causes is Greenock Medical Aid Society registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Greenock Medical Aid Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Greenock Medical Aid Society 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=greenock-medical-aid-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gmas.care/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Greenock Medical Aid Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Greenock Medical Aid Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004538) 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 Greenock Medical Aid Society's charity number? Greenock Medical Aid Society's charity number is SC004538. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004538? Search SC004538 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 Greenock Medical Aid Society do? Our charity is set up to provide high standard residential care for the older person in two residential care homes in Greenock, Bagatelle and Glenfield Care Homes. this care is provided toa mix of private funded and local authority funded residents on a permanent or short term respite basis. In June 2025 Glenfield Care Home was closed leaving Bagatelle as the sole home in the Charity. Does Greenock Medical Aid Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Greenock Medical Aid Society. 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 Greenock Medical Aid Society? Greenock Medical Aid Society's website is http://www.gmas.care — 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=SC004538).