Is Buchanhaven Harbour Committee a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Buchanhaven Harbour Committee as a registered charity (number SC047085) 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 Buchanhaven Harbour Committee's charity number?

Buchanhaven Harbour Committee's charity number is SC047085. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047085?

Search SC047085 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 Buchanhaven Harbour Committee have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buchanhaven Harbour Committee. 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 Buchanhaven Harbour Committee?

Buchanhaven Harbour Committee does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Buchanhaven Harbour Committee registered as a charity?

Buchanhaven Harbour Committee was entered on the register on 11 January 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047085SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Buchanhaven Harbour Committee

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

Buchanhaven Harbour Committee is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Buchanhaven Harbour Committee?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-10: £24,569
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-10: £21,960
Registered charity number: SC047085
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire

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Buchanhaven Harbour Committee (number SC047085) 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 Buchanhaven Harbour Committee do?

The charity maintains and repairs the historic pier in Buchanhaven ensuring it continued use by local fisherman. The Boatshed is used for community events and activities.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Buchanhaven Harbour Committee

Answers Buchanhaven Harbour Committee gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 10 January 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: 11 January 2017
Also known as: Buchanhaven Harbour Trust
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Buchanhaven Harbour Committee registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Buchanhaven Harbour Committee yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Buchanhaven Harbour Committee. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Buchanhaven Harbour Committee a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Buchanhaven Harbour Committee as a registered charity (number SC047085) 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 Buchanhaven Harbour Committee's charity number?: Buchanhaven Harbour Committee's charity number is SC047085. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047085?: Search SC047085 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 Buchanhaven Harbour Committee do?: The charity maintains and repairs the historic pier in Buchanhaven ensuring it continued use by local fisherman. The Boatshed is used for community events and activities.
Does Buchanhaven Harbour Committee have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Buchanhaven Harbour Committee. 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 Buchanhaven Harbour Committee?: Buchanhaven Harbour Committee does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Buchanhaven Harbour Committee registered as a charity?: Buchanhaven Harbour Committee was entered on the register on 11 January 2017.

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.