The Duff Highlanders' Society
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Duff Highlanders' Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about The Duff Highlanders' Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
- £89,455
- Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
- £75,050
- Registered charity number
- SC053695
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Aberdeenshire
Quick answer
What does The Duff Highlanders' Society do?
The Charity was set up to re-establish the march of the Duff Highlanders at the Braemar gathering, a tradition which was discontinued in 1938. Through donations, the Charity has kitted out 30 highlanders who have marched at the 2025 and 2026 Braemar Gatherings, the Ballater Highland Games in 2026, the November 2025 Armistice Parade in Braemar, and made educational presentations to local groups up and down Deeside. These activities will continue through 2026, 2027 and for many years thereafter.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Duff Highlanders' Society
Answers The Duff Highlanders' Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Where it says it operates
- Aberdeenshire
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Duff Highlanders' Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Duff Highlanders' Society as a registered charity (number SC053695) 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 Duff Highlanders' Society's charity number?
- The Duff Highlanders' Society's charity number is SC053695. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC053695?
- Search SC053695 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 Duff Highlanders' Society do?
- The Charity was set up to re-establish the march of the Duff Highlanders at the Braemar gathering, a tradition which was discontinued in 1938. Through donations, the Charity has kitted out 30 highlanders who have marched at the 2025 and 2026 Braemar Gatherings, the Ballater Highland Games in 2026, the November 2025 Armistice Parade in Braemar, and made educational presentations to local groups up and down Deeside. These activities will continue through 2026, 2027 and for many years thereafter.
- Does The Duff Highlanders' Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Duff Highlanders' Society. 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 Duff Highlanders' Society?
- The Duff Highlanders' Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- When was The Duff Highlanders' Society registered as a charity?
- The Duff Highlanders' Society was entered on the register on 8 October 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.