Is Friends of Buckie Square a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Buckie Square as a registered charity (number SC049178) 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 Friends of Buckie Square's charity number?

Friends of Buckie Square's charity number is SC049178. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049178?

Search SC049178 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 Friends of Buckie Square have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Buckie Square. 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 Friends of Buckie Square?

Friends of Buckie Square does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Friends of Buckie Square registered as a charity?

Friends of Buckie Square was entered on the register on 28 March 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049178SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Friends of Buckie Square

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

Friends of Buckie Square is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Friends of Buckie Square?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £8,000
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £7,578
Registered charity number: SC049178
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moray

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Friends of Buckie Square (number SC049178) 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 Friends of Buckie Square do?

Buckies Roots is a volunteer-led charity in Buckie, Scotland, set up to enhance the local environment and foster civic pride. Their goal is to make the town a cleaner, more vibrant, and welcoming place for residents and visitors alike

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Buckie Square

Answers Friends of Buckie Square gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 March 2019
Also known as: Buckies Roots
Where it says it operates: Moray

What causes is Friends of Buckie Square registered for?

the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Buckie Square yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Friends of Buckie Square. 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 Friends of Buckie Square?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Buckie Square a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Buckie Square as a registered charity (number SC049178) 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 Friends of Buckie Square's charity number?: Friends of Buckie Square's charity number is SC049178. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049178?: Search SC049178 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 Friends of Buckie Square do?: Buckies Roots is a volunteer-led charity in Buckie, Scotland, set up to enhance the local environment and foster civic pride. Their goal is to make the town a cleaner, more vibrant, and welcoming place for residents and visitors alike
Does Friends of Buckie Square have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Buckie Square. 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 Friends of Buckie Square?: Friends of Buckie Square does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Friends of Buckie Square registered as a charity?: Friends of Buckie Square was entered on the register on 28 March 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.