Is Riddell Bequest a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Riddell Bequest as a registered charity (number SC029279) 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 Riddell Bequest's charity number?

Riddell Bequest's charity number is SC029279. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Riddell Bequest?

Riddell Bequest's website listed in our register data is https://aberdeenarchitects.org. 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 Riddell Bequest registered as a charity?

Riddell Bequest was entered on the register on 16 July 1999.

Registered charity · No. SC029279Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Riddell Bequest

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

Riddell Bequest is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Riddell Bequest?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £22
Registered charity number: SC029279
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: aberdeenarchitects.org

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Riddell Bequest (number SC029279) 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 Riddell Bequest do?

The Riddell Bequest was set up following the donation by the original benefactor to set up the award by Sheila Riddell, a former President of the Aberdeen Society of Architects. The fund provides cash awards for the benefit of Architecture students studying at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Campus, Aberdeen in the event of hardship. A Student facing hardship can make, via the Secretary to The School of Architecture, an application for assistance funding noting the reasons and implications. The Trustees can then make payment for any purposes con…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Riddell Bequest

Answers Riddell Bequest gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 16 July 1999
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is Riddell Bequest registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Riddell Bequest yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Riddell Bequest a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Riddell Bequest as a registered charity (number SC029279) 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 Riddell Bequest's charity number?: Riddell Bequest's charity number is SC029279. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029279?: Search SC029279 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 Riddell Bequest do?: The Riddell Bequest was set up following the donation by the original benefactor to set up the award by Sheila Riddell, a former President of the Aberdeen Society of Architects. The fund provides cash awards for the benefit of Architecture students studying at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Campus, Aberdeen in the event of hardship. A Student facing hardship can make, via the Secretary to The School of Architecture, an application for assistance funding noting the reasons and implications. The Trustees can then make payment for any purposes con…
Does Riddell Bequest have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Riddell Bequest. 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 Riddell Bequest?: Riddell Bequest's website listed in our register data is https://aberdeenarchitects.org. 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 Riddell Bequest registered as a charity?: Riddell Bequest was entered on the register on 16 July 1999.

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.