Is Buchan District Scout Council a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Buchan District Scout Council as a registered charity (number SC049480) 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 District Scout Council's charity number?

Buchan District Scout Council's charity number is SC049480. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049480?

Search SC049480 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 District Scout Council have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buchan District Scout Council. 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 District Scout Council?

Buchan District Scout Council does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Buchan District Scout Council registered as a charity?

Buchan District Scout Council was entered on the register on 25 July 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049480Unincorporated association

Buchan District Scout Council

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

Buchan District Scout Council is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Buchan District Scout Council?

Reported income · year ending 2022-07-31: £8,663
Reported spending · year ending 2022-07-31: £8,787
Registered charity number: SC049480
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire

Quick answer

Buchan District Scout Council (number SC049480) 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 District Scout Council do?

The Charity is set up to provide Scouting activities for the young people in the North East of Scotland

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Buchan District Scout Council

Answers Buchan District Scout Council gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2022, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 25 July 2019
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Buchan District Scout Council registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Buchan District Scout Council yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Buchan District Scout Council. 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 District Scout Council?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Buchan District Scout Council a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Buchan District Scout Council as a registered charity (number SC049480) 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 District Scout Council's charity number?: Buchan District Scout Council's charity number is SC049480. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049480?: Search SC049480 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 District Scout Council do?: The Charity is set up to provide Scouting activities for the young people in the North East of Scotland
Does Buchan District Scout Council have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buchan District Scout Council. 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 District Scout Council?: Buchan District Scout Council does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Buchan District Scout Council registered as a charity?: Buchan District Scout Council was entered on the register on 25 July 2019.

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.