Is Acfa a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Acfa as a registered charity (number SC039057) 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 Acfa's charity number?

Acfa's charity number is SC039057. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039057?

Search SC039057 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 Acfa have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acfa. 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 Acfa?

Acfa's website listed in our register data is http://www.acctuk.org. 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 Acfa registered as a charity?

Acfa was entered on the register on 10 December 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC039057Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Acfa

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

Acfa is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Acfa?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £8,428,708
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £7,296,729
Registered charity number: SC039057
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.acctuk.org

Quick answer

Acfa (number SC039057) 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 Acfa do?

4(1) To give mental, moral and physical training to young people and so to form and develop the character of each as to enable them to make a good start in life and to develop in them principles of good citizenship. 4(2) To promote the efficiency of the Army Cadet Force through fostering the activities of Army Cadets and advancing the youth leadership abilities of Army Cadet Force Adult Volunteers

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Acfa

Answers Acfa gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 10 December 2007
Also known as: Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Acfa registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Acfa yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Acfa. 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 Acfa?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Acfa a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Acfa as a registered charity (number SC039057) 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 Acfa's charity number?: Acfa's charity number is SC039057. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039057?: Search SC039057 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 Acfa do?: 4(1) To give mental, moral and physical training to young people and so to form and develop the character of each as to enable them to make a good start in life and to develop in them principles of good citizenship. 4(2) To promote the efficiency of the Army Cadet Force through fostering the activities of Army Cadets and advancing the youth leadership abilities of Army Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
Does Acfa have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acfa. 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 Acfa?: Acfa's website listed in our register data is http://www.acctuk.org. 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 Acfa registered as a charity?: Acfa was entered on the register on 10 December 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.