--- title: "Aberdeen Female Society — check charity number SC016491 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Aberdeen Female Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016491. 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-female-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:04:17.805Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Aberdeen Female Society is a registered charity (number SC016491) 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. Its latest reported income was £30,031 (year ending 2025-10-31). 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 Female Society? Registered charity number SC016491 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-10-31) £30,031 ## 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 ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Aberdeen Female Society 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-female-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Aberdeen Female Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Aberdeen Female Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016491) 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 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. 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=SC016491).