Is The Royal British Legion Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Royal British Legion Scotland as a registered charity (number SC029849) 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 Royal British Legion Scotland's charity number?

The Royal British Legion Scotland's charity number is SC029849. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC029849?

Search SC029849 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 The Royal British Legion Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Royal British Legion Scotland. 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 Royal British Legion Scotland?

The Royal British Legion Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Royal British Legion Scotland registered as a charity?

The Royal British Legion Scotland was entered on the register on 25 February 2000.

Registered charity · No. SC029849Unincorporated association

The Royal British Legion Scotland

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

The Royal British Legion Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, 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 Royal British Legion Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £2,835
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £2,572
Registered charity number: SC029849
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

The Royal British Legion Scotland (number SC029849) 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 Royal British Legion Scotland do?

Our charity's aim is to support any veterans and their families within the community, We hold regular Car Boot Sales sometimes twice a month depending on the availability of the local Green. Monies raised are used to support the Poppy Appeal and Lady Haig's Trust and provide support to ex military personnel if requested/needed.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Royal British Legion Scotland

Answers The Royal British Legion Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 25 February 2000
Also known as: Royal British Legion Scotland (Aboyne Branch)
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is The Royal British Legion Scotland registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Royal British Legion Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Royal British Legion Scotland. 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 The Royal British Legion Scotland?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal British Legion Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Royal British Legion Scotland as a registered charity (number SC029849) 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 Royal British Legion Scotland's charity number?: The Royal British Legion Scotland's charity number is SC029849. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC029849?: Search SC029849 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 Royal British Legion Scotland do?: Our charity's aim is to support any veterans and their families within the community, We hold regular Car Boot Sales sometimes twice a month depending on the availability of the local Green. Monies raised are used to support the Poppy Appeal and Lady Haig's Trust and provide support to ex military personnel if requested/needed.
Does The Royal British Legion Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Royal British Legion Scotland. 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 Royal British Legion Scotland?: The Royal British Legion Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Royal British Legion Scotland registered as a charity?: The Royal British Legion Scotland was entered on the register on 25 February 2000.

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.