--- title: "Buchanhaven Harbour Committee — check charity number SC047085 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Buchanhaven Harbour Committee a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047085. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/buchanhaven-harbour-committee retrieved: 2026-08-19T09:10:18.357Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Buchanhaven Harbour Committee is a registered charity (number SC047085) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £24,569 (year ending 2025-01-10). 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 Buchanhaven Harbour Committee? Registered charity number SC047085 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-01-10) £24,569 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Buchanhaven Harbour Committee 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=buchanhaven-harbour-committee&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Buchanhaven Harbour Committee a legitimate charity? Yes. Buchanhaven Harbour Committee is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047085) 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 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. 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=SC047085).