--- title: "Friends of Turriff and Banff MS Group — charity SC040833" description: "Friends of Turriff and Banff MS Group (charity SC040833). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-turriff-and-banff-ms-group retrieved: 2026-09-21T21:05:38.034Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Turriff and Banff MS Group is listed as a registered charity (number SC040833) 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 health; 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £2,989 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Turriff and Banff MS Group? Registered charity number SC040833 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact locality (not service coverage) Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £2,989 ## What does Friends of Turriff and Banff MS Group do? Provide holiday relief, specialised medical treatment and equipment including hyperbaric and physical treatment as required. Social gatherings to maintain contact with fellow sufferers of MS and their carers/partners and the promotion of health and well-being for all concerned. We aim to continue with our fundraising campaigns such as the annual Golf Tournament, Coffee Mornings etc which all raise awareness of what the Group can offer to MS sufferers in the Turriff and Banff areas, this in turn also generates donations for the Friends of Turriff & Banff MS Group. ## What causes is Friends of Turriff and Banff MS Group registered for? the advancement of healththe 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Turriff and Banff MS Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Turriff and Banff MS Group 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 Turriff and Banff MS Group? - 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. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Friends of Turriff and Banff MS Group's charity number? Friends of Turriff and Banff MS Group's charity number is SC040833. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040833? Search SC040833 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 Turriff and Banff MS Group do? Provide holiday relief, specialised medical treatment and equipment including hyperbaric and physical treatment as required. Social gatherings to maintain contact with fellow sufferers of MS and their carers/partners and the promotion of health and well-being for all concerned. We aim to continue with our fundraising campaigns such as the annual Golf Tournament, Coffee Mornings etc which all raise awareness of what the Group can offer to MS sufferers in the Turriff and Banff areas, this in turn also generates donations for the Friends of Turriff & Banff MS Group. Does Friends of Turriff and Banff MS Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Turriff and Banff MS Group. 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 Turriff and Banff MS Group? Friends of Turriff and Banff MS Group 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 2026-09-08, 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=SC040833).