Is Aberdeen Female Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Aberdeen Female Society as a registered charity (number SC016491) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Aberdeen Female Society's charity number?

Aberdeen Female Society's charity number is SC016491. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016491?

Search SC016491 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.

Does Aberdeen Female Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aberdeen Female Society. 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 Female Society?

Aberdeen Female Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Aberdeen Female Society registered as a charity?

Aberdeen Female Society was entered on the register on 5 February 1892.

Registered charity · No. SC016491Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Aberdeen Female Society

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Aberdeen Female Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Aberdeen Female Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £30,031
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £11,134
Registered charity number: SC016491
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen

Quick answer

Aberdeen Female Society (number SC016491) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Aberdeen Female Society do?

Provide financial support to female persons living in Aberdeen by way of twice a year annuities and individual grants

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Aberdeen Female Society

Answers Aberdeen Female Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 February 1892
Also known as: Female Society for Relief of Aged and Indigent Old Women
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is Aberdeen Female Society registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Aberdeen Female Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Aberdeen Female Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Aberdeen Female Society?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aberdeen Female Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Aberdeen Female Society as a registered charity (number SC016491) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Aberdeen Female Society's charity number?: Aberdeen Female Society's charity number is SC016491. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016491?: Search SC016491 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 Female Society do?: Provide financial support to female persons living in Aberdeen by way of twice a year annuities and individual grants
Does Aberdeen Female Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aberdeen Female Society. 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 Female Society?: Aberdeen Female Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Aberdeen Female Society registered as a charity?: Aberdeen Female Society was entered on the register on 5 February 1892.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.