Is Banchory Companions a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Banchory Companions as a registered charity (number SC020354) 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 Companions's charity number?

Banchory Companions's charity number is SC020354. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020354?

Search SC020354 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 Banchory Companions have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banchory Companions. 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 Companions?

Banchory Companions does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Banchory Companions registered as a charity?

Banchory Companions was entered on the register on 20 July 1992.

Registered charity · No. SC020354Unincorporated association

Banchory Companions

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

Banchory Companions is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes.

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What are the key facts about Banchory Companions?

Reported income · year ending 2026-05-31: £3,764
Reported spending · year ending 2026-05-31: £5,742
Registered charity number: SC020354
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire

Quick answer

Banchory Companions (number SC020354) 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 Companions do?

Provide companionship for elderly members of the community with a weekly meeting and occasional trips out.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Banchory Companions

Answers Banchory Companions gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 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: 20 July 1992
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Banchory Companions registered for?

any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Banchory Companions yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Banchory Companions. 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 Banchory Companions?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banchory Companions a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Banchory Companions as a registered charity (number SC020354) 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 Companions's charity number?: Banchory Companions's charity number is SC020354. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020354?: Search SC020354 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 Companions do?: Provide companionship for elderly members of the community with a weekly meeting and occasional trips out.
Does Banchory Companions have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banchory Companions. 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 Companions?: Banchory Companions does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Banchory Companions registered as a charity?: Banchory Companions was entered on the register on 20 July 1992.

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.