Registered charity · No. SC002223Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Instant Neighbour Aberdeen
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Instant Neighbour Aberdeen is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.
Instant Neighbour Aberdeen (number SC002223) 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 Instant Neighbour Aberdeen do?
Instant Neighbour is a charity based in Aberdeen City and Shire, dedicated to alleviating poverty and improving the quality of life for individuals in the local community. Established in 1984, Instant Neighbour has spent four decades supporting people in need, especially through times of crisis, such as the ongoing cost-of-living challenges.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Instant Neighbour Aberdeen
Answers Instant Neighbour Aberdeen gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Instant Neighbour Aberdeen's money come from?
Instant Neighbour Aberdeen reported £610k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £328k (54%), charitable activities £280k (46%), investments £2,449 (0%).
Trading and fundraising events£328k · 54%
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£280k · 46%
Investments£2,449 · 0%
Other income£29 · 0%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Aberdeen
What causes is Instant Neighbour Aberdeen registered for?
the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe advancement of environmental protection or improvement
Why is there no Clarity Score for Instant Neighbour Aberdeen yet?
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Is Instant Neighbour Aberdeen a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Instant Neighbour Aberdeen as a registered charity (number SC002223) 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 Instant Neighbour Aberdeen's charity number?
Instant Neighbour Aberdeen's charity number is SC002223. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC002223?
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What does Instant Neighbour Aberdeen do?
Instant Neighbour is a charity based in Aberdeen City and Shire, dedicated to alleviating poverty and improving the quality of life for individuals in the local community. Established in 1984, Instant Neighbour has spent four decades supporting people in need, especially through times of crisis, such as the ongoing cost-of-living challenges.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Instant Neighbour Aberdeen. 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 Instant Neighbour Aberdeen?
Instant Neighbour Aberdeen's website listed in our register data is http://www.instantneighbour.co.uk. 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.
Where does Instant Neighbour Aberdeen's money come from?
Instant Neighbour Aberdeen reported £610k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £328k (54%), charitable activities £280k (46%), investments £2,449 (0%).
When was Instant Neighbour Aberdeen registered as a charity?
Instant Neighbour Aberdeen was entered on the register on 11 March 1988.