--- title: "Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association — check charity number SC009653 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC009653. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ballater-district-medical-amenities-association retrieved: 2026-08-18T02:47:37.695Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association is a registered charity (number SC009653) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £2,680 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association? Registered charity number SC009653 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,680 ## What does Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association do? To provide medical equipment/services for practice population n Ballater and District from the Association funds. ## What causes is Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ballater & District Medical Amenities 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=ballater-district-medical-amenities-association&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009653) 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 Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association's charity number? Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association's charity number is SC009653. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC009653? Search SC009653 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 Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association do? To provide medical equipment/services for practice population n Ballater and District from the Association funds. Does Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ballater & District Medical Amenities 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 Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association? Ballater & District Medical Amenities Association 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=SC009653).