Is Buchan Development Partnership a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Buchan Development Partnership as a registered charity (number SC034008) 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 Buchan Development Partnership's charity number?

Buchan Development Partnership's charity number is SC034008. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC034008?

Search SC034008 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.

Does Buchan Development Partnership have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buchan Development Partnership. 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 Buchan Development Partnership?

Buchan Development Partnership's website listed in our register data is http://www.bdp.scot. 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 Buchan Development Partnership registered as a charity?

Buchan Development Partnership was entered on the register on 14 January 2003.

Registered charity · No. SC034008Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Buchan Development Partnership

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

Buchan Development Partnership is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Buchan Development Partnership?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £141,312
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £129,941
Registered charity number: SC034008
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.bdp.scot

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Buchan Development Partnership (number SC034008) 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 Buchan Development Partnership do?

Buchan Development Partnership is an independent, community-led initiative working with communities across Buchan. We advise and support community projects to keep their essential community facilities running and tackle some of the pressing economic, social and environmental issues they face.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Buchan Development Partnership

Answers Buchan Development Partnership gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 14 January 2003
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Buchan Development Partnership registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Buchan Development Partnership yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Buchan Development Partnership. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Buchan Development Partnership?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Buchan Development Partnership a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Buchan Development Partnership as a registered charity (number SC034008) 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 Buchan Development Partnership's charity number?: Buchan Development Partnership's charity number is SC034008. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC034008?: Search SC034008 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 Buchan Development Partnership do?: Buchan Development Partnership is an independent, community-led initiative working with communities across Buchan. We advise and support community projects to keep their essential community facilities running and tackle some of the pressing economic, social and environmental issues they face.
Does Buchan Development Partnership have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buchan Development Partnership. 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 Buchan Development Partnership?: Buchan Development Partnership's website listed in our register data is http://www.bdp.scot. 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 Buchan Development Partnership registered as a charity?: Buchan Development Partnership was entered on the register on 14 January 2003.

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.