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.
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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
- Website
- www.befriendachild.org.uk
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…
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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.