--- title: "Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust — check charity number SC037877 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037877. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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-district-transport-preservation-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:04:37.043Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust is a registered charity (number SC037877) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £560,101 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 & District Transport Preservation Trust? Registered charity number SC037877 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £560,101 Website [thebuscollectionatalford.co.uk](http://thebuscollectionatalford.co.uk/) ## What does Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust do? To advance and promote the education of the general public, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by bringing together, holding, adequately housing, maintaining, preserving, conserving and documenting a collection of buses, coaches, trams or other means or methods of public conveyance and/or their means of operation and any other equipment, machines, engines or contraptions or anything ancillary or related to, or which would be of interest alongside, any of the foregoing and being of historical, artistic scientific, regional or local importance ('the Collecti… ## What causes is Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust 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-district-transport-preservation-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://thebuscollectionatalford.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037877) 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 & District Transport Preservation Trust's charity number? Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust's charity number is SC037877. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037877? Search SC037877 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 & District Transport Preservation Trust do? To advance and promote the education of the general public, without distinction of sex or of political, religious or other opinions by bringing together, holding, adequately housing, maintaining, preserving, conserving and documenting a collection of buses, coaches, trams or other means or methods of public conveyance and/or their means of operation and any other equipment, machines, engines or contraptions or anything ancillary or related to, or which would be of interest alongside, any of the foregoing and being of historical, artistic scientific, regional or local importance ('the Collecti… Does Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust. 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 & District Transport Preservation Trust? Aberdeen & District Transport Preservation Trust's website is http://thebuscollectionatalford.co.uk — 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=SC037877).