Is Abernethy Bursary Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Abernethy Bursary Fund as a registered charity (number SC037735) 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 Abernethy Bursary Fund's charity number?

Abernethy Bursary Fund's charity number is SC037735. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC037735?

Search SC037735 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 Abernethy Bursary Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Abernethy Bursary Fund. 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 Abernethy Bursary Fund?

Abernethy Bursary Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Abernethy Bursary Fund registered as a charity?

Abernethy Bursary Fund was entered on the register on 17 January 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC037735Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Abernethy Bursary Fund

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

Abernethy Bursary Fund is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Abernethy Bursary Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £4,958
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £14,770
Registered charity number: SC037735
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): Highland

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Abernethy Bursary Fund (number SC037735) 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 Abernethy Bursary Fund do?

Over the last 50 years the major emphasis of the charity has been directed to helping provide opportunities for children and families who are deprived, handicapped or otherwise in need of financial support to benefit from residential outdoor adventure experiences all within a healthy Christian environment. During the last year 573 young people have benefitted from financial support enabling them to enjoy these valuable life enhancing experiences.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Abernethy Bursary Fund

Answers Abernethy Bursary Fund gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 17 January 2007
Also known as: Ritchie Fund
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Abernethy Bursary Fund registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Abernethy Bursary Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Abernethy Bursary Fund. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Abernethy Bursary Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Abernethy Bursary Fund as a registered charity (number SC037735) 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 Abernethy Bursary Fund's charity number?: Abernethy Bursary Fund's charity number is SC037735. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037735?: Search SC037735 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 Abernethy Bursary Fund do?: Over the last 50 years the major emphasis of the charity has been directed to helping provide opportunities for children and families who are deprived, handicapped or otherwise in need of financial support to benefit from residential outdoor adventure experiences all within a healthy Christian environment. During the last year 573 young people have benefitted from financial support enabling them to enjoy these valuable life enhancing experiences.
Does Abernethy Bursary Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Abernethy Bursary Fund. 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 Abernethy Bursary Fund?: Abernethy Bursary Fund does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Abernethy Bursary Fund registered as a charity?: Abernethy Bursary Fund was entered on the register on 17 January 2007.

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.