--- title: "Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) — charity SC048327" description: "Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) (charity SC048327). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-maud-railway-museum-scio retrieved: 2026-09-22T23:34:44.244Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) is listed as a registered charity (number SC048327) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £11,073 (year ending 2026-04-01). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO)? Registered charity number SC048327 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2026-04-01) £11,073 Website [friendsofmaud.my.canva.site/index](https://friendsofmaud.my.canva.site/index) ## What does Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) do? The charity is a heritage museum to record the history of railways in the North East of Scotland by display of a range of artefacts, photographs, audio-visuals and memorabilia relating to rail history in the Formartine and Buchan area of Scotland. ## What causes is Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO)? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Provided by the charity Supporting public source ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. 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Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048327? Search SC048327 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 Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) do? The charity is a heritage museum to record the history of railways in the North East of Scotland by display of a range of artefacts, photographs, audio-visuals and memorabilia relating to rail history in the Formartine and Buchan area of Scotland. Does Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO). 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 Maud Railway Museum (SCIO)? Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is https://friendsofmaud.my.canva.site/index. 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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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=SC048327).