Is Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund as a registered charity (number SC019733) 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 Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund's charity number?

Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC019733. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC019733?

Search SC019733 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 Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund. 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 Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund?

Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund's website listed in our register data is https://www.clanmackaysociety.co.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?

Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

Registered charity · No. SC019733Unincorporated association

Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund

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

Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £65
Registered charity number: SC019733
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.clanmackaysociety.co.uk

Quick answer

Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund (number SC019733) 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 Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund do?

The charity provides donations for Mackays in distressed circumstances, but the need for the charity's purpose has lessened over time.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund

Answers Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 1 January 1902
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund. 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 Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund as a registered charity (number SC019733) 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 Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund's charity number?: Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC019733. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC019733?: Search SC019733 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 Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund do?: The charity provides donations for Mackays in distressed circumstances, but the need for the charity's purpose has lessened over time.
Does Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund. 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 Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund?: Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund's website listed in our register data is https://www.clanmackaysociety.co.uk/. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund registered as a charity?: Clan Mackay Benevolent Fund was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

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.