--- title: "Buchanan Society — check charity number SC013679 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Buchanan Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC013679. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buchanan-society retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:49:22.641Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Buchanan Society is a registered charity (number SC013679) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education. Its latest reported income was £65,510 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Buchanan Society? Registered charity number SC013679 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location East Dunbartonshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £65,510 Website [buchanansociety.com](http://buchanansociety.com/) ## What does Buchanan Society do? The objects of The Buchanan Society are to assist the poor who bear by birth, adoption, or marriage the surname Buchanan and those of the recognised septs: MacAuslan (all spellings), MacWattie and Risk. The Society provides educational and financial hardship grants to those who qualify and where grant applications are agreed by the Society’s Directors. Normally grant applications are considered at meetings of the Board of Directors but with more urgent applications decisions are made by the Office Bearers and ratified at the next Board meeting. A grant applicant does not have to be a membe… ## What causes is Buchanan Society registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Buchanan Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buchanan Society 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=buchanan-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://buchanansociety.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Buchanan Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Buchanan Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC013679) 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 Buchanan Society's charity number? Buchanan Society's charity number is SC013679. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC013679? Search SC013679 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 Buchanan Society do? The objects of The Buchanan Society are to assist the poor who bear by birth, adoption, or marriage the surname Buchanan and those of the recognised septs: MacAuslan (all spellings), MacWattie and Risk. The Society provides educational and financial hardship grants to those who qualify and where grant applications are agreed by the Society’s Directors. Normally grant applications are considered at meetings of the Board of Directors but with more urgent applications decisions are made by the Office Bearers and ratified at the next Board meeting. A grant applicant does not have to be a membe… Does Buchanan Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buchanan Society. 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 Buchanan Society? Buchanan Society's website is http://buchanansociety.com — 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=SC013679).