--- title: "Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums — check charity number SC006819 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006819. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-aberdeen-archives-gallery-and-museums retrieved: 2026-08-24T05:16:16.976Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums is a registered charity (number SC006819) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £22,200 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums? Registered charity number SC006819 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £22,200 Website [webcollect.org.uk/faagm](https://webcollect.org.uk/faagm) ## What does Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums do? We aim to raise funds for Aberdeen Archive, Gallery and Museums, stimulate interest in AAGM and other cultural activities in Aberdeen, arrange talks, previews and visits for our members, and network both with other arts organisations in the city and other Friends groups via the British Association of Friends of Museums. We also fund some AAGM-run projects, eg micro commissions awards. ## What causes is Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums 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=friends-of-aberdeen-archives-gallery-and-museums&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://webcollect.org.uk/faagm) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006819) 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 Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums's charity number? Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums's charity number is SC006819. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006819? Search SC006819 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 Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums do? We aim to raise funds for Aberdeen Archive, Gallery and Museums, stimulate interest in AAGM and other cultural activities in Aberdeen, arrange talks, previews and visits for our members, and network both with other arts organisations in the city and other Friends groups via the British Association of Friends of Museums. We also fund some AAGM-run projects, eg micro commissions awards. Does Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums. 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 Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums? Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums's website is https://webcollect.org.uk/faagm — 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=SC006819).