--- title: "Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd — check charity number SC020682 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020682. 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/arbuthnott-community-enterprises-ltd retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:23:07.631Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd is a registered charity (number SC020682) 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. 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 Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd? Registered charity number SC020682 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeenshire ## What does Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd do? Arbuthnott Community Enterprises holds all the shares in the Grassic Gibbon Centre and can appoint or remove trustees (directors) to the Centre. ## What causes is Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd 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=arbuthnott-community-enterprises-ltd&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd a legitimate charity? Yes. Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020682) 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 Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd's charity number? Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd's charity number is SC020682. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020682? Search SC020682 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 Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd do? Arbuthnott Community Enterprises holds all the shares in the Grassic Gibbon Centre and can appoint or remove trustees (directors) to the Centre. Does Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd. 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 Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd? Arbuthnott Community Enterprises Ltd 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=SC020682).