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Registered charity · No. SC053986Unincorporated associationAberdeenshire

Banchory and Deeside u3a

Banchory and Deeside u3a is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, based in Aberdeenshire.

Quick answer

Banchory and Deeside u3a is a registered charity (number SC053986) 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 education. 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 Banchory and Deeside u3a?

Registered charity number
SC053986
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Unincorporated association
Location
Aberdeenshire

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

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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banchory and Deeside u3a 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banchory and Deeside u3a a legitimate charity?
Yes. Banchory and Deeside u3a is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053986) 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 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 is https://banchorydeeside.u3asite.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.