--- title: "Banff Preservation and Heritage Society — check charity number SC028199 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Banff Preservation and Heritage Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028199. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/banff-preservation-and-heritage-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T04:44:25.924Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Banff Preservation and Heritage Society is a registered charity (number SC028199) 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; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £7,978 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Banff Preservation and Heritage Society? Registered charity number SC028199 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £7,978 Website [www.bphsmob.org.uk](http://www.bphsmob.org.uk/) ## What does Banff Preservation and Heritage Society do? The Society has this year held their AGM, public lectures and exhibitions/excursions to comparable places of historic interest. The Society committee has held regular face-to-face meetings, published an annual newsletter, and other publications connected with the history of Banff and neighbourhood. It has made representations to appropriate bodies on planning matters, and been represented on bodies dealing with Banff’s built heritage. It continues to run the Museum of Banff in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Banff Preservation and Heritage Society 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=banff-preservation-and-heritage-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bphsmob.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Banff Preservation and Heritage Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Banff Preservation and Heritage Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028199) 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 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 Society has this year held their AGM, public lectures and exhibitions/excursions to comparable places of historic interest. The Society committee has held regular face-to-face meetings, published an annual newsletter, and other publications connected with the history of Banff and neighbourhood. It has made representations to appropriate bodies on planning matters, and been represented on bodies dealing with Banff’s built heritage. It continues to run the Museum of Banff in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council. 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 is http://www.bphsmob.org.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](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=SC028199).