Is Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC040877) 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 Group Charitable Trust's charity number?

Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust's charity number is SC040877. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040877?

Search SC040877 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 Group Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aberdeen Group Charitable 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 Group Charitable Trust?

Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust's website listed in our register data is https://www.aberdeenplc.com/en-gb/group-sustainability/aberdeen-group-charitable-trust. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 29 September 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040877Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust

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

Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,201,996
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £7,370,348
Registered charity number: SC040877
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.aberdeenplc.com/en-gb/group-sustainability/aberdeen-group-charitable-trust

Quick answer

Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust (number SC040877) 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 Group Charitable Trust do?

Our vision is for a world where people in our communities have the confidence, resources and opportunities to build a secure future. And a world where we all benefit from a thriving natural environment. Our mission is to empower people by building financial capability and creating pathways to fair work. We will also invest in nature, recognising its vital role in healthy communities and economies. Through our partnerships and the grants we provide we enable transformational initiatives, spark ideas and generate insight for meaningful impact.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust

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

Where does Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust's money come from?

Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust reported £3.1m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £3.1m (100%).

Investments£3.1m · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 September 2009
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust. 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 Group Charitable Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust as a registered charity (number SC040877) 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 Group Charitable Trust's charity number?: Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust's charity number is SC040877. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040877?: Search SC040877 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 Group Charitable Trust do?: Our vision is for a world where people in our communities have the confidence, resources and opportunities to build a secure future. And a world where we all benefit from a thriving natural environment. Our mission is to empower people by building financial capability and creating pathways to fair work. We will also invest in nature, recognising its vital role in healthy communities and economies. Through our partnerships and the grants we provide we enable transformational initiatives, spark ideas and generate insight for meaningful impact.
Does Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aberdeen Group Charitable 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 Group Charitable Trust?: Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust's website listed in our register data is https://www.aberdeenplc.com/en-gb/group-sustainability/aberdeen-group-charitable-trust. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust's money come from?: Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust reported £3.1m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £3.1m (100%).
When was Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust registered as a charity?: Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust was entered on the register on 29 September 2009.

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.