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title: "Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) — check charity number SC048327 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048327. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-maud-railway-museum-scio
retrieved: 2026-08-24T19:09:42.467Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC048327) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £11,073 (year ending 2026-04-01). 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 Maud Railway Museum (SCIO)?

Registered charity number

SC048327

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Aberdeenshire

Latest income (year ending 2026-04-01)

£11,073

Website

[friendsofmaud.my.canva.site/index](https://friendsofmaud.my.canva.site/index)

## What does Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) do?

The charity is a heritage museum to record the history of railways in the North East of Scotland by display of a range of artefacts, photographs, audio-visuals and memorabilia relating to rail history in the Formartine and Buchan area of Scotland.

## What causes is Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048327) 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 Maud Railway Museum (SCIO)'s charity number?

Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO)'s charity number is SC048327. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048327?

Search SC048327 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 Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) do?

The charity is a heritage museum to record the history of railways in the North East of Scotland by display of a range of artefacts, photographs, audio-visuals and memorabilia relating to rail history in the Formartine and Buchan area of Scotland.

Does Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO). 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 Maud Railway Museum (SCIO)?

Friends of Maud Railway Museum (SCIO)'s website is https://friendsofmaud.my.canva.site/index — 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=SC048327).