--- title: "Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus — check charity number SC031183 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC031183. the advancement of health charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buchan-dial-a-community-bus retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:10:11.265Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus is a registered charity (number SC031183) 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 health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £313,114 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus? Registered charity number SC031183 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £313,114 Website [www.dialabus.org.uk](http://www.dialabus.org.uk/) ## What does Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus do? To provide non profit making community transport services to the local community within the Buchan area of Aberdeenshire particularly to those who may be vulnerable due to age, disability or through poverty. ## What causes is Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus registered for? the advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantageany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus 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=buchan-dial-a-community-bus&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dialabus.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus a legitimate charity? Yes. Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC031183) 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 Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus's charity number? Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus's charity number is SC031183. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC031183? Search SC031183 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 Dial-A-Community Bus do? To provide non profit making community transport services to the local community within the Buchan area of Aberdeenshire particularly to those who may be vulnerable due to age, disability or through poverty. Does Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus. 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 Dial-A-Community Bus? Buchan Dial-A-Community Bus's website is http://www.dialabus.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=SC031183).