--- title: "Alford and Donside Heritage Association — check charity number SC050799 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Alford and Donside Heritage Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050799. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/alford-and-donside-heritage-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:16:15.815Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Alford and Donside Heritage Association is a registered charity (number SC050799) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £25,706 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Alford and Donside Heritage Association? Registered charity number SC050799 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £25,706 Website [www.alfordheritagemuseum.com](http://www.alfordheritagemuseum.com/) ## 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,. ## What causes is Alford and Donside Heritage Association registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Alford and Donside Heritage Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Alford and Donside Heritage Association 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=alford-and-donside-heritage-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.alfordheritagemuseum.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Alford and Donside Heritage Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Alford and Donside Heritage Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050799) 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 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,. Does Alford and Donside Heritage Association have reviews and complaints? 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 is http://www.alfordheritagemuseum.com — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC050799).