--- title: "Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO) — check charity number SC045666 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045666. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/aberdeen-cheyne-donald-trust-fund-scio retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:04:02.449Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC045666) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £105,147 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO)? Registered charity number SC045666 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £105,147 ## What does Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO) do? The charity gives grants to individuals experiencing financial hardship. The charity receives applications for funding, usually through third party organisations such as Citizens Advice Bureau, which the trustees review and make a decision on taking all the circumstances into account. The charity then pays any one-off awards or it may add successful applicants to the list of regular beneficiaries. The charity owns investments managed by an investment manager. The trustees can use both income, accumulated revenue, and capital towards beneficiary payments. ## What causes is Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO) registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO) 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=aberdeen-cheyne-donald-trust-fund-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045666) 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 Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO)'s charity number? Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO)'s charity number is SC045666. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045666? Search SC045666 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 Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO) do? The charity gives grants to individuals experiencing financial hardship. The charity receives applications for funding, usually through third party organisations such as Citizens Advice Bureau, which the trustees review and make a decision on taking all the circumstances into account. The charity then pays any one-off awards or it may add successful applicants to the list of regular beneficiaries. The charity owns investments managed by an investment manager. The trustees can use both income, accumulated revenue, and capital towards beneficiary payments. Does Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO). 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 Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO)? Aberdeen Cheyne & Donald Trust Fund (SCIO) 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=SC045666).