--- title: "Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming… — charity SC042966" description: "Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool (charity SC042966). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-stonehaven-open-air-swimming-pool retrieved: 2026-09-21T23:30:09.539Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool is listed as a registered charity (number SC042966) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; 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. Its latest reported income was £55,382 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool? Registered charity number SC042966 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £55,382 Website [www.stonehavenopenairpool.co.uk](http://www.stonehavenopenairpool.co.uk/) ## What does Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool do? The advancement of community development and citizenship through the maintenance, enhancement and promotion of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool for the benefit of the community and visitors to the town. andb. To assist in the provision of a swimming pool in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the community. andc. To enhance the appreciation of local heritage and culture by the promotion and preservation of the art-deco facility. ## What causes is Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool 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 Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool? - 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. 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=friends-of-stonehaven-open-air-swimming-pool&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stonehavenopenairpool.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool as a registered charity (number SC042966) 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 Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool's charity number? Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool's charity number is SC042966. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042966? Search SC042966 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 Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool do? The advancement of community development and citizenship through the maintenance, enhancement and promotion of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool for the benefit of the community and visitors to the town. andb. To assist in the provision of a swimming pool in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the community. andc. To enhance the appreciation of local heritage and culture by the promotion and preservation of the art-deco facility. Does Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool. 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 Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool? Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool's website listed in our register data is http://www.stonehavenopenairpool.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. 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=SC042966).