--- title: "The Gaitherin — check charity number SC027604 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Gaitherin a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027604. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-gaitherin retrieved: 2026-08-25T23:17:02.139Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Gaitherin is a registered charity (number SC027604) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £46,001 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 The Gaitherin? Registered charity number SC027604 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £46,001 Website [www.gaitherin.org](http://www.gaitherin.org/) ## What does The Gaitherin do? The Gaitherin works with young people through the medium of music (traditional and contemporary), dance and drama to try and help them build successful learning skills, increase their self worth and self confidence and help them become better at forging friendships and working together towards a common goal. Today the Gaitherin is open to children from across Scotland and is held twice a year, one for primary and one for secondary students with a variety of tuition available. The Gaitherin for primary school participants (aged 8 upwards) is in the first week of the Easter holidays and the Gai… ## What causes is The Gaitherin registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Gaitherin yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Gaitherin 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=the-gaitherin&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gaitherin.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Gaitherin a legitimate charity? Yes. The Gaitherin is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027604) 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 The Gaitherin's charity number? The Gaitherin's charity number is SC027604. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027604? Search SC027604 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 The Gaitherin do? The Gaitherin works with young people through the medium of music (traditional and contemporary), dance and drama to try and help them build successful learning skills, increase their self worth and self confidence and help them become better at forging friendships and working together towards a common goal. Today the Gaitherin is open to children from across Scotland and is held twice a year, one for primary and one for secondary students with a variety of tuition available. The Gaitherin for primary school participants (aged 8 upwards) is in the first week of the Easter holidays and the Gai… Does The Gaitherin have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Gaitherin. 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 The Gaitherin? The Gaitherin's website is http://www.gaitherin.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=SC027604).