--- title: "AAPG - Europe — check charity number SC040127 | CharityCompare" description: "Is AAPG - Europe a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040127. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aapg-europe-2 retrieved: 2026-08-18T01:26:42.247Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer AAPG - Europe is a registered charity (number SC040127) 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 £240,264 (year ending 2024-06-30). 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 AAPG - Europe? Registered charity number SC040127 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-06-30) £240,264 Website [europe.aapg.org](http://europe.aapg.org/) ## What does AAPG - Europe do? The objects of the Charity are, for the public benefit, to advance the science of geology and its allied sciences in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, as they relate to petroleum, natural gas, other subsurface fluids, and mineral resources, through methods including:- 3.1 promoting the technology of exploring for, finding, and producing such materials in an economically and environmentally sound manner. and 3.2 disseminating information relating to the geology and the associated technology of petroleum, natural gas, other subsurface fluids, and mineral reso… ## What causes is AAPG - Europe registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for AAPG - Europe yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. AAPG - Europe 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=aapg-europe-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://europe.aapg.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is AAPG - Europe a legitimate charity? Yes. AAPG - Europe is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040127) 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 AAPG - Europe's charity number? AAPG - Europe's charity number is SC040127. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040127? Search SC040127 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 AAPG - Europe do? The objects of the Charity are, for the public benefit, to advance the science of geology and its allied sciences in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, as they relate to petroleum, natural gas, other subsurface fluids, and mineral resources, through methods including:- 3.1 promoting the technology of exploring for, finding, and producing such materials in an economically and environmentally sound manner. and 3.2 disseminating information relating to the geology and the associated technology of petroleum, natural gas, other subsurface fluids, and mineral reso… Does AAPG - Europe have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for AAPG - Europe. 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 AAPG - Europe? AAPG - Europe's website is http://europe.aapg.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=SC040127).