Is Family History Society of Buchan a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Family History Society of Buchan as a registered charity (number SC039533) 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 Family History Society of Buchan's charity number?

Family History Society of Buchan's charity number is SC039533. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039533?

Search SC039533 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 Family History Society of Buchan have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Family History Society of Buchan. 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 Family History Society of Buchan?

Family History Society of Buchan's website listed in our register data is http://www.buchanroots.scot. 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 Family History Society of Buchan registered as a charity?

Family History Society of Buchan was entered on the register on 28 April 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039533Unincorporated association

Family History Society of Buchan

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

Family History Society of Buchan is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Family History Society of Buchan?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,825
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,932
Registered charity number: SC039533
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.buchanroots.scot

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Family History Society of Buchan (number SC039533) 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 Family History Society of Buchan do?

We assist people to research their family history, and collect and conserve records and photographs donated to us. We transcribe gravestones, and other records and have published some of these in book and media formats.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Family History Society of Buchan

Answers Family History Society of Buchan gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 28 April 2008
Also known as: The Family History Society of Buchan
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Family History Society of Buchan registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Family History Society of Buchan yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Family History Society of Buchan. 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 Family History Society of Buchan?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Family History Society of Buchan a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Family History Society of Buchan as a registered charity (number SC039533) 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 Family History Society of Buchan's charity number?: Family History Society of Buchan's charity number is SC039533. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039533?: Search SC039533 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 Family History Society of Buchan do?: We assist people to research their family history, and collect and conserve records and photographs donated to us. We transcribe gravestones, and other records and have published some of these in book and media formats.
Does Family History Society of Buchan have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Family History Society of Buchan. 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 Family History Society of Buchan?: Family History Society of Buchan's website listed in our register data is http://www.buchanroots.scot. 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 Family History Society of Buchan registered as a charity?: Family History Society of Buchan was entered on the register on 28 April 2008.

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.