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Registered charity · No. SC005467Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Aberdeen

Befriend A Child Ltd

Befriend A Child Ltd is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, based in Aberdeen.

Quick answer

Befriend A Child Ltd is a registered charity (number SC005467) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £783,705 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Befriend A Child Ltd?

Registered charity number
SC005467
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
Aberdeen
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£783,705

What does Befriend A Child Ltd do?

Befriend a Child is a local charity supporting children and young people growing up in complicated life circumstances across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to help them overcome disadvantage and have the best chance in life to thrive. We support school aged children with our 1:1 and group befriending and mentoring programmes as well as hosting 3 youth clubs in our local communities. These sessions provide an opportunity for socially isolated youngsters to build confidence around their peers in a safe and fun environment. We also work with befriended and mentored children’s families who are strugg…

What causes is Befriend A Child Ltd registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Befriend A Child Ltd yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Befriend A Child Ltd 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 Befriend A Child Ltd a legitimate charity?
Yes. Befriend A Child Ltd is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005467) 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 Befriend A Child Ltd's charity number?
Befriend A Child Ltd's charity number is SC005467. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC005467?
Search SC005467 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 Befriend A Child Ltd do?
Befriend a Child is a local charity supporting children and young people growing up in complicated life circumstances across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to help them overcome disadvantage and have the best chance in life to thrive. We support school aged children with our 1:1 and group befriending and mentoring programmes as well as hosting 3 youth clubs in our local communities. These sessions provide an opportunity for socially isolated youngsters to build confidence around their peers in a safe and fun environment. We also work with befriended and mentored children’s families who are strugg…
Does Befriend A Child Ltd have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Befriend A Child Ltd. 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 Befriend A Child Ltd?
Befriend A Child Ltd's website is http://www.befriendachild.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.