Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.
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Aberdeen
Quick answer
University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO (number SC050996) 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 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.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO
Answers University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO's money come from?
University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO reported £5.6m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were other income £4.2m (75%), investments £1.4m (25%).
Other income£4.2m · 75%
Investments£1.4m · 25%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Aberdeen
What causes is University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Why is there no Clarity Score for University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO.
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Is University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO as a registered charity (number SC050996) 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 University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO's charity number?
University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO's charity number is SC050996. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050996?
Search SC050996 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 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.
Does University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for University of Aberdeen Development Trust 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 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.
Where does University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO's money come from?
University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO reported £5.6m total income for the year ending 31 July 2025. The largest sources were other income £4.2m (75%), investments £1.4m (25%).
When was University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO registered as a charity?
University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO was entered on the register on 26 May 2021.