Is Army Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Army Benevolent Fund as a registered charity (number SC039189) 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 Army Benevolent Fund's charity number?

Army Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC039189. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039189?

Search SC039189 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 Army Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Army Benevolent Fund. 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 Army Benevolent Fund?

Army Benevolent Fund's website listed in our register data is https://armybenevolentfund.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 Army Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

Army Benevolent Fund was entered on the register on 22 January 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039189Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Army Benevolent Fund

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

Army Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Army Benevolent Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £13,721,354
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £16,900,736
Registered charity number: SC039189
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: armybenevolentfund.org

Quick answer

Army Benevolent Fund (number SC039189) 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 Army Benevolent Fund do?

The object of the charity is to benefit persons who are serving or who have served in the British Army, or their dependants, in any charitable way by the provision of grants, loans, gifts, pensions or othenrvise.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Army Benevolent Fund

Answers Army Benevolent Fund 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: 22 January 2008
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Army Benevolent Fund registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Army Benevolent Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Army Benevolent Fund. 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 Army Benevolent Fund?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Army Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Army Benevolent Fund as a registered charity (number SC039189) 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 Army Benevolent Fund's charity number?: Army Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC039189. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039189?: Search SC039189 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 Army Benevolent Fund do?: The object of the charity is to benefit persons who are serving or who have served in the British Army, or their dependants, in any charitable way by the provision of grants, loans, gifts, pensions or othenrvise.
Does Army Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Army Benevolent Fund. 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 Army Benevolent Fund?: Army Benevolent Fund's website listed in our register data is https://armybenevolentfund.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 Army Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?: Army Benevolent Fund was entered on the register on 22 January 2008.

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.