Is Mearns FM a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Mearns FM as a registered charity (number SC038508) 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 Mearns FM's charity number?

Mearns FM's charity number is SC038508. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038508?

Search SC038508 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 Mearns FM have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mearns FM. 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 Mearns FM?

Mearns FM's website listed in our register data is http://www.mearnsfm.org.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 Mearns FM registered as a charity?

Mearns FM was entered on the register on 31 July 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038508Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Mearns FM

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

Mearns FM is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Mearns FM?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £27,240
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £19,485
Registered charity number: SC038508
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.mearnsfm.org.uk

Quick answer

Mearns FM (number SC038508) 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 Mearns FM do?

We operate a community radio station, including a studio and four FM transmitter sites, providing training to members of the community to develop their presentation and technical skills both on-air and at live community events. Our participation in community events by providing live sound and PA forms part of the safety plan for those events as well as entertaining visitors.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Mearns FM

Answers Mearns FM gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 31 July 2007
Also known as: Mearns Community Radio Ltd
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Mearns FM registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Mearns FM yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Mearns FM. 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 Mearns FM?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mearns FM a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Mearns FM as a registered charity (number SC038508) 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 Mearns FM's charity number?: Mearns FM's charity number is SC038508. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038508?: Search SC038508 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 Mearns FM do?: We operate a community radio station, including a studio and four FM transmitter sites, providing training to members of the community to develop their presentation and technical skills both on-air and at live community events. Our participation in community events by providing live sound and PA forms part of the safety plan for those events as well as entertaining visitors.
Does Mearns FM have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mearns FM. 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 Mearns FM?: Mearns FM's website listed in our register data is http://www.mearnsfm.org.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 Mearns FM registered as a charity?: Mearns FM was entered on the register on 31 July 2007.

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.