Is Upper Deeside Art Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Upper Deeside Art Society as a registered charity (number SC023188) 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 Upper Deeside Art Society's charity number?

Upper Deeside Art Society's charity number is SC023188. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC023188?

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Does Upper Deeside Art Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Upper Deeside Art 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 Upper Deeside Art Society?

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When was Upper Deeside Art Society registered as a charity?

Upper Deeside Art Society was entered on the register on 23 November 1994.

Registered charity · No. SC023188Unincorporated association

Upper Deeside Art Society

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

Upper Deeside Art Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Upper Deeside Art Society?

Reported income · year ending 2024-04-30: £8,326
Reported spending · year ending 2024-04-30: £9,590
Registered charity number: SC023188
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.udas.org.uk

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Upper Deeside Art Society (number SC023188) 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 Upper Deeside Art Society do?

Our aim is to encourage an interest in the visual arts and in art making. We have a programme of talks and workshops with invited artists sharing their expertise in a variety of techniques and media. We also organise informal painting/sketching days in the local area. We organise an annual Art Exhibition over 7 days in the Ballater Halls, open to all members.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Upper Deeside Art Society

Answers Upper Deeside Art Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 23 November 1994
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Upper Deeside Art Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Upper Deeside Art Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Upper Deeside Art Society. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Deeside Art Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Upper Deeside Art Society as a registered charity (number SC023188) 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 Upper Deeside Art Society's charity number?: Upper Deeside Art Society's charity number is SC023188. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC023188?: Search SC023188 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 Upper Deeside Art Society do?: Our aim is to encourage an interest in the visual arts and in art making. We have a programme of talks and workshops with invited artists sharing their expertise in a variety of techniques and media. We also organise informal painting/sketching days in the local area. We organise an annual Art Exhibition over 7 days in the Ballater Halls, open to all members.
Does Upper Deeside Art Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Upper Deeside Art 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 Upper Deeside Art Society?: Upper Deeside Art Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.udas.org.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 Upper Deeside Art Society registered as a charity?: Upper Deeside Art Society was entered on the register on 23 November 1994.

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.