Is The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC030656) 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 The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO)'s charity number?

The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO)'s charity number is SC030656. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC030656?

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Does The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO)?

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When was The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) registered as a charity?

The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) was entered on the register on 9 October 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC030656SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO)

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

The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) 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 The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £892
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,687
Registered charity number: SC030656
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.bookofdeer.co.uk

Quick answer

The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) (number SC030656) 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 The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) do?

We are a small charity based in Aberdeenshire, which was set up many years ago (about 1990) by some local people who were keen to expand knowledge of what is one of Scotland's greatest treasures, the priceless mediaeval manuscript that is The Book of Deer beyond a few enthusiasts and academics. How we do this is presented in our annual report which is attached.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO)

Answers The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) 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: 9 October 1997
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) 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 The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC030656) 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 The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO)'s charity number?: The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO)'s charity number is SC030656. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC030656?: Search SC030656 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 The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) do?: We are a small charity based in Aberdeenshire, which was set up many years ago (about 1990) by some local people who were keen to expand knowledge of what is one of Scotland's greatest treasures, the priceless mediaeval manuscript that is The Book of Deer beyond a few enthusiasts and academics. How we do this is presented in our annual report which is attached.
Does The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO). 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 The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO)?: The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.bookofdeer.co.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 The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) registered as a charity?: The Book Of Deer Project (SCIO) was entered on the register on 9 October 1997.

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.