University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO
University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Aberdeen.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC050996
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Aberdeen
- Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
- £7,978,000
What the charity does
The charity collects donations and gifts made for the purpose of supporting the University of Aberdeen, its students and other University community beneficiaries as stipulated by the donors wishes. The trust disburses funds on receipt of successful applications which are approved by the trustees, ensuring that the funds are used for the stipulated purpose. Examples of disbursements may include but are not limited to: student bursaries and prizes, funding for lectureships, research support, building/upgrading facilities and equipment.
Registered causes
Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO a legitimate charity?
- Yes. University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO is a registered charity (number SC050996) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO do?
- The charity collects donations and gifts made for the purpose of supporting the University of Aberdeen, its students and other University community beneficiaries as stipulated by the donors wishes. The trust disburses funds on receipt of successful applications which are approved by the trustees, ensuring that the funds are used for the stipulated purpose. Examples of disbursements may include but are not limited to: student bursaries and prizes, funding for lectureships, research support, building/upgrading facilities and equipment.
- How can I donate to University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO?
- University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.