Is Banchory and Deeside u3a a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Banchory and Deeside u3a as a registered charity (number SC053986) 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 Banchory and Deeside u3a's charity number?

Banchory and Deeside u3a's charity number is SC053986. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053986?

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Does Banchory and Deeside u3a have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Banchory and Deeside u3a?

Banchory and Deeside u3a's website listed in our register data is https://banchorydeeside.u3asite.uk. 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 Banchory and Deeside u3a registered as a charity?

Banchory and Deeside u3a was entered on the register on 18 February 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC053986Unincorporated association

Banchory and Deeside u3a

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

Banchory and Deeside u3a is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Banchory and Deeside u3a?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £4,985
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £5,052
Registered charity number: SC053986
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: banchorydeeside.u3asite.uk

Quick answer

Banchory and Deeside u3a (number SC053986) 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 Banchory and Deeside u3a do?

The charity's object ('the object') is the advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development in Banchory and Deeside

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Banchory and Deeside u3a

Answers Banchory and Deeside u3a 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: 18 February 2025
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Banchory and Deeside u3a registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Banchory and Deeside u3a yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Banchory and Deeside u3a. 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 Banchory and Deeside u3a a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Banchory and Deeside u3a as a registered charity (number SC053986) 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 Banchory and Deeside u3a's charity number?: Banchory and Deeside u3a's charity number is SC053986. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053986?: Search SC053986 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 Banchory and Deeside u3a do?: The charity's object ('the object') is the advancement of education, and in particular the education of older people and those retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development in Banchory and Deeside
Does Banchory and Deeside u3a have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banchory and Deeside u3a. 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 Banchory and Deeside u3a?: Banchory and Deeside u3a's website listed in our register data is https://banchorydeeside.u3asite.uk. 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 Banchory and Deeside u3a registered as a charity?: Banchory and Deeside u3a was entered on the register on 18 February 2025.

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.