Is Aboyne Highland Games a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Aboyne Highland Games as a registered charity (number SC040590) 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 Aboyne Highland Games's charity number?

Aboyne Highland Games's charity number is SC040590. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040590?

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How can I donate to Aboyne Highland Games?

Aboyne Highland Games's website listed in our register data is http://www.aboynegames.com. 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 Aboyne Highland Games registered as a charity?

Aboyne Highland Games was entered on the register on 18 June 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040590Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Aboyne Highland Games

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

Aboyne Highland Games is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of public participation in sport, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Aboyne Highland Games?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £252,758
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £218,094
Registered charity number: SC040590
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.aboynegames.com

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Aboyne Highland Games (number SC040590) 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 Aboyne Highland Games do?

Since Aboyne Highland Games was formed in 1867, its key objective has been to keep alive the culture of traditional Highland Games and to make them relevant for audiences of today. The Aboyne Highland Games is an annual event held on Aboyne Village Green which attracts spectators and competitors from all over the globe.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Aboyne Highland Games

Answers Aboyne Highland Games gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 June 2009
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Aboyne Highland Games registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of public participation in sportthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Aboyne Highland Games yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aboyne Highland Games a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Aboyne Highland Games as a registered charity (number SC040590) 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 Aboyne Highland Games's charity number?: Aboyne Highland Games's charity number is SC040590. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040590?: Search SC040590 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 Aboyne Highland Games do?: Since Aboyne Highland Games was formed in 1867, its key objective has been to keep alive the culture of traditional Highland Games and to make them relevant for audiences of today. The Aboyne Highland Games is an annual event held on Aboyne Village Green which attracts spectators and competitors from all over the globe.
Does Aboyne Highland Games have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Aboyne Highland Games. 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 Aboyne Highland Games?: Aboyne Highland Games's website listed in our register data is http://www.aboynegames.com. 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 Aboyne Highland Games registered as a charity?: Aboyne Highland Games was entered on the register on 18 June 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.