Is South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau as a registered charity (number SC037679) 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 South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number?

South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number is SC037679. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC037679?

Search SC037679 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 South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau. 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 South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau?

South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau's website listed in our register data is http://www.swacab.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.

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South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau

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

South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £380,531
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £388,826
Registered charity number: SC037679
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.swacab.org.uk

Quick answer

South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau (number SC037679) 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 South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau do?

The purpose of South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau (SWACAB) is to be an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice to local people. The twin aims of the Scottish Citizens Advice Bureau Service is to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, or of the services available to them or through an inability to express their needs effectively. Equally to the service exercises a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, locally and nationally.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau

Answers South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 20 December 2006
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau. 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 South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau?

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Frequently asked questions

Is South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau as a registered charity (number SC037679) 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 South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number?: South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number is SC037679. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037679?: Search SC037679 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 South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau do?: The purpose of South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau (SWACAB) is to be an independent and innovative advice organisation providing holistic advice to local people. The twin aims of the Scottish Citizens Advice Bureau Service is to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, or of the services available to them or through an inability to express their needs effectively. Equally to the service exercises a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, locally and nationally.
Does South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau. 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 South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau?: South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau's website listed in our register data is http://www.swacab.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 South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau registered as a charity?: South West Aberdeenshire Citizens Advice Bureau was entered on the register on 20 December 2006.

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.