--- title: "Abernethy Bursary Fund — check charity number SC037735 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Abernethy Bursary Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037735. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/abernethy-bursary-fund retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:46:57.486Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Abernethy Bursary Fund is a registered charity (number SC037735) 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; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £4,958 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Abernethy Bursary Fund? Registered charity number SC037735 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £4,958 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Abernethy Bursary Fund 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=abernethy-bursary-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Abernethy Bursary Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Abernethy Bursary Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037735) 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 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. 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=SC037735).