Is Banff Preservation and Heritage Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Banff Preservation and Heritage Society as a registered charity (number SC028199) 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 Banff Preservation and Heritage Society's charity number?

Banff Preservation and Heritage Society's charity number is SC028199. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC028199Unincorporated association

Banff Preservation and Heritage Society

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

Banff Preservation and Heritage Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Banff Preservation and Heritage Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £6,846
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £5,681
Registered charity number: SC028199
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.bphsmob.org.uk

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Banff Preservation and Heritage Society (number SC028199) 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 Banff Preservation and Heritage Society do?

The objects of the Society are to advance the education of the public in the study of the history, antiquities and architectural and cultural heritage of the Royal Burgh of Banff and its neighbourhood and in furtherance of these objects to encourage and foster the preservation of and respect for the buildings and other items or features of architectural or historic significance of the said Royal Burgh and neighbourhood.The Society also run The Museum of Banff using a voluntary team to manage it.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Banff Preservation and Heritage Society

Answers Banff Preservation and Heritage Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 March 1965
Also known as: Banff Preservation Society
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Banff Preservation and Heritage Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Banff Preservation and Heritage Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banff Preservation and Heritage Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Banff Preservation and Heritage Society as a registered charity (number SC028199) 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 Banff Preservation and Heritage Society's charity number?: Banff Preservation and Heritage Society's charity number is SC028199. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC028199?: Search SC028199 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 Banff Preservation and Heritage Society do?: The objects of the Society are to advance the education of the public in the study of the history, antiquities and architectural and cultural heritage of the Royal Burgh of Banff and its neighbourhood and in furtherance of these objects to encourage and foster the preservation of and respect for the buildings and other items or features of architectural or historic significance of the said Royal Burgh and neighbourhood.The Society also run The Museum of Banff using a voluntary team to manage it.
Does Banff Preservation and Heritage Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Banff Preservation and Heritage Society. 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 Banff Preservation and Heritage Society?: Banff Preservation and Heritage Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.bphsmob.org.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 Banff Preservation and Heritage Society registered as a charity?: Banff Preservation and Heritage Society was entered on the register on 25 March 1965.

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.