Is River Church Aberdeen a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists River Church Aberdeen as a registered charity (number SC053845) 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 River Church Aberdeen's charity number?

River Church Aberdeen's charity number is SC053845. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053845?

Search SC053845 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 River Church Aberdeen have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for River Church Aberdeen. 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 River Church Aberdeen?

River Church Aberdeen's website listed in our register data is http://www.riveraberdeen.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 River Church Aberdeen registered as a charity?

River Church Aberdeen was entered on the register on 9 December 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053845SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

River Church Aberdeen

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

River Church Aberdeen is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about River Church Aberdeen?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £104,513
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £82,911
Registered charity number: SC053845
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeen
Website: www.riveraberdeen.org

Quick answer

River Church Aberdeen (number SC053845) 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 River Church Aberdeen do?

River Church Aberdeen is set up with the purpose of advancing the Christian religion. This goal is achieved through regular ongoing services provided by the church on Sundays and throughout the course of the week. These services are a gathering point for prayer, worship, teaching and preaching as the church community is knitted together in deepening relationship with God and one another. These gathering times are open to anyone who wishes to attend. The church also engages in regular outreach programs to the local community, the city of Aberdeen and beyond. This ranges from engaging in evang…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for River Church Aberdeen

Answers River Church Aberdeen 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: 9 December 2024
Where it says it operates: Aberdeen

What causes is River Church Aberdeen registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for River Church Aberdeen yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score River Church Aberdeen. 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 River Church Aberdeen?

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Frequently asked questions

Is River Church Aberdeen a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists River Church Aberdeen as a registered charity (number SC053845) 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 River Church Aberdeen's charity number?: River Church Aberdeen's charity number is SC053845. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053845?: Search SC053845 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 River Church Aberdeen do?: River Church Aberdeen is set up with the purpose of advancing the Christian religion. This goal is achieved through regular ongoing services provided by the church on Sundays and throughout the course of the week. These services are a gathering point for prayer, worship, teaching and preaching as the church community is knitted together in deepening relationship with God and one another. These gathering times are open to anyone who wishes to attend. The church also engages in regular outreach programs to the local community, the city of Aberdeen and beyond. This ranges from engaging in evang…
Does River Church Aberdeen have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for River Church Aberdeen. 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 River Church Aberdeen?: River Church Aberdeen's website listed in our register data is http://www.riveraberdeen.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 River Church Aberdeen registered as a charity?: River Church Aberdeen was entered on the register on 9 December 2024.

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.