--- title: "Groundswell — check charity number SC054576 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Groundswell a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054576. 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/groundswell retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:09:11.353Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Groundswell is a registered charity (number SC054576) 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 saving of lives; the advancement of citizenship or community development. 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 Groundswell? Registered charity number SC054576 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh ## What does Groundswell do? Groundswell's purposes are: The advancement of education (OSCR b) The promotion of equality and diversity (OSCR c) The advancement of citizenship or community development (OSCR f) The provision of humanitarian support in response to emergency situations Whilst not a core function of Groundswell, in the event of a natural disaster in a country in which Groundswell is operating, where appropriate, Groundswell will mobilise grassroots women leaders and partners to provide emergency humanitarian support. ## What causes is Groundswell registered for? the advancement of educationthe saving of livesthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Groundswell yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Groundswell 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=groundswell&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Groundswell a legitimate charity? Yes. Groundswell is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054576) 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 Groundswell's charity number? Groundswell's charity number is SC054576. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054576? Search SC054576 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 Groundswell do? Groundswell's purposes are: The advancement of education (OSCR b) The promotion of equality and diversity (OSCR c) The advancement of citizenship or community development (OSCR f) The provision of humanitarian support in response to emergency situations Whilst not a core function of Groundswell, in the event of a natural disaster in a country in which Groundswell is operating, where appropriate, Groundswell will mobilise grassroots women leaders and partners to provide emergency humanitarian support. Does Groundswell have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Groundswell. 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 Groundswell? Groundswell 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=SC054576).