Is Archiestown Village Council a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Archiestown Village Council as a registered charity (number SC001696) 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 Archiestown Village Council's charity number?

Archiestown Village Council's charity number is SC001696. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC001696?

Search SC001696 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 Archiestown Village Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Archiestown Village Council. 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 Archiestown Village Council?

Archiestown Village Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.archiestown.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 Archiestown Village Council registered as a charity?

Archiestown Village Council was entered on the register on 14 September 1964.

Registered charity · No. SC001696Unincorporated association

Archiestown Village Council

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

Archiestown Village Council is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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 Archiestown Village Council?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £21,902
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £43,466
Registered charity number: SC001696
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moray
Website: www.archiestown.com

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Archiestown Village Council (number SC001696) 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 Archiestown Village Council do?

Our purposes, as recorded in our current constitution, are to alleviate poverty and to promote the well being, education and advancement of all residents of Archiestown and District and to foster community spirit. We do this by hosting events throughout the year and also letting the hall to other clubs and individuals to carry out their hobbies.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Archiestown Village Council

Answers Archiestown Village Council gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 14 September 1964
Where it says it operates: Moray

What causes is Archiestown Village Council registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Archiestown Village Council yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Archiestown Village Council. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Archiestown Village Council a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Archiestown Village Council as a registered charity (number SC001696) 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 Archiestown Village Council's charity number?: Archiestown Village Council's charity number is SC001696. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC001696?: Search SC001696 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 Archiestown Village Council do?: Our purposes, as recorded in our current constitution, are to alleviate poverty and to promote the well being, education and advancement of all residents of Archiestown and District and to foster community spirit. We do this by hosting events throughout the year and also letting the hall to other clubs and individuals to carry out their hobbies.
Does Archiestown Village Council have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Archiestown Village Council. 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 Archiestown Village Council?: Archiestown Village Council's website listed in our register data is http://www.archiestown.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 Archiestown Village Council registered as a charity?: Archiestown Village Council was entered on the register on 14 September 1964.

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.