--- title: "Braemar Mountain Rescue Association — check charity number SC008652 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Braemar Mountain Rescue Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008652. the saving of lives charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/braemar-mountain-rescue-association retrieved: 2026-08-19T02:16:29.999Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Braemar Mountain Rescue Association is a registered charity (number SC008652) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the saving of lives; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £117,971 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Braemar Mountain Rescue Association? Registered charity number SC008652 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £117,971 Website [www.braemarmountainrescue.org.uk](http://www.braemarmountainrescue.org.uk/) ## What does Braemar Mountain Rescue Association do? Based in Braemar and Ballater and providing a mountain rescue response to the Southern Cairngorms, Glenshee, Lochnagar and Deeside areas. The team attends in excess of forty incidents each year. As well as our involvement in mountain rescue work, which is now in the hands of a well-trained and well equipped team of almost 40 volunteers, the Association is involved in training, fund-raising and looking after our equipment, bases and vehicles. We also provide assistance to Police Scotland in the search for missing persons. Winter is the busiest time for our team. We work closely with the UK… ## What causes is Braemar Mountain Rescue Association registered for? the saving of livesthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Braemar Mountain Rescue Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Braemar Mountain Rescue Association 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=braemar-mountain-rescue-association&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.braemarmountainrescue.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Braemar Mountain Rescue Association a legitimate charity? Yes. Braemar Mountain Rescue Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008652) 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 Braemar Mountain Rescue Association's charity number? Braemar Mountain Rescue Association's charity number is SC008652. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008652? Search SC008652 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 Braemar Mountain Rescue Association do? Based in Braemar and Ballater and providing a mountain rescue response to the Southern Cairngorms, Glenshee, Lochnagar and Deeside areas. The team attends in excess of forty incidents each year. As well as our involvement in mountain rescue work, which is now in the hands of a well-trained and well equipped team of almost 40 volunteers, the Association is involved in training, fund-raising and looking after our equipment, bases and vehicles. We also provide assistance to Police Scotland in the search for missing persons. Winter is the busiest time for our team. We work closely with the UK… Does Braemar Mountain Rescue Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Braemar Mountain Rescue Association. 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 Braemar Mountain Rescue Association? Braemar Mountain Rescue Association's website is http://www.braemarmountainrescue.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=SC008652).