--- title: "Family History Society of Buchan — check charity number SC039533 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Family History Society of Buchan a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC039533. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/family-history-society-of-buchan retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:10:07.148Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Family History Society of Buchan is a registered charity (number SC039533) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £2,825 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Family History Society of Buchan? Registered charity number SC039533 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £2,825 Website [www.buchanroots.scot](http://www.buchanroots.scot/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Family History Society of Buchan 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=family-history-society-of-buchan&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.buchanroots.scot/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Family History Society of Buchan a legitimate charity? Yes. Family History Society of Buchan is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039533) 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 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 is http://www.buchanroots.scot — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC039533).