--- title: "Edwards Benevolent Fund — check charity number SC007264 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edwards Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC007264. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edwards-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:38:27.720Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edwards Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number SC007264) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £173,509 (year ending 2024-11-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Edwards Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number SC007264 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £173,509 ## What does Edwards Benevolent Fund do? The purpose of teh Trust is to pay the annual income from the Trust Assets equally between the Parishes of Newhills, Dyce and Skene for the distribution to the elderly, young and needy throughout the Parishes at the descretion of the respective Kirk Session. ## What causes is Edwards Benevolent Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edwards Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edwards Benevolent Fund 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=edwards-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edwards Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Edwards Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC007264) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Edwards Benevolent Fund's charity number? Edwards Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC007264. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC007264? Search SC007264 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 Edwards Benevolent Fund do? The purpose of teh Trust is to pay the annual income from the Trust Assets equally between the Parishes of Newhills, Dyce and Skene for the distribution to the elderly, young and needy throughout the Parishes at the descretion of the respective Kirk Session. Does Edwards Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edwards Benevolent Fund. 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 Edwards Benevolent Fund? Edwards Benevolent Fund 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 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC007264).