Alford and Donside Heritage Association
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Alford and Donside Heritage Association is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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What are the key facts about Alford and Donside Heritage Association?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £23,405
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £17,077
- Registered charity number
- SC050799
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Aberdeenshire
- Website
- www.alfordheritagemuseum.com
Quick answer
What does Alford and Donside Heritage Association do?
The museum aims to preserve and share the rural heritage of the North East of Scotland and of the Alford and Donside area in particular. It is housed in the old market building (The Mart), whose sale ring is still intact, and it has an extensive collection of exhibits relating to farming and rural life. Other exciting features of the Museum include the Old Schoolroom, Farmhouse Kitchen, Souter’s Workshop, Tailor’s Shop and Old-style Grocer’s Shop. We run a number of fund raising events throughout the year and as part of these promote the work and ethos of the museum,.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Alford and Donside Heritage Association
Answers Alford and Donside Heritage Association 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”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Aberdeenshire
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alford and Donside Heritage Association a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Alford and Donside Heritage Association as a registered charity (number SC050799) 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 Alford and Donside Heritage Association's charity number?
- Alford and Donside Heritage Association's charity number is SC050799. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC050799?
- Search SC050799 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 Alford and Donside Heritage Association do?
- The museum aims to preserve and share the rural heritage of the North East of Scotland and of the Alford and Donside area in particular. It is housed in the old market building (The Mart), whose sale ring is still intact, and it has an extensive collection of exhibits relating to farming and rural life. Other exciting features of the Museum include the Old Schoolroom, Farmhouse Kitchen, Souter’s Workshop, Tailor’s Shop and Old-style Grocer’s Shop. We run a number of fund raising events throughout the year and as part of these promote the work and ethos of the museum,.
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Alford and Donside Heritage Association. 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 Alford and Donside Heritage Association?
- Alford and Donside Heritage Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.alfordheritagemuseum.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 Alford and Donside Heritage Association registered as a charity?
- Alford and Donside Heritage Association was entered on the register on 25 February 2021.
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.