--- title: "Kincardine And Deeside Befriending — check charity number SC032594 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kincardine And Deeside Befriending a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC032594. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kincardine-and-deeside-befriending retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:58:20.574Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kincardine And Deeside Befriending is a registered charity (number SC032594) 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 citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £138,022 (year ending 2026-03-31). 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 Kincardine And Deeside Befriending? Registered charity number SC032594 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2026-03-31) £138,022 Website [www.kdbefriending.org.uk](http://www.kdbefriending.org.uk/) ## What does Kincardine And Deeside Befriending do? The project's purposes are:a) The advancement of the health, mental health and wellbeing of people over the age of 55 who are socially isolated and living independently in the community.b) The promotion, coordination and support of volunteering opportunities to befriend people over the age of 55 who are socially isolated and living independently. ## What causes is Kincardine And Deeside Befriending registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kincardine And Deeside Befriending yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kincardine And Deeside Befriending 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=kincardine-and-deeside-befriending&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.kdbefriending.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kincardine And Deeside Befriending a legitimate charity? Yes. Kincardine And Deeside Befriending is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC032594) 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 Kincardine And Deeside Befriending's charity number? Kincardine And Deeside Befriending's charity number is SC032594. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC032594? Search SC032594 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 Kincardine And Deeside Befriending do? The project's purposes are:a) The advancement of the health, mental health and wellbeing of people over the age of 55 who are socially isolated and living independently in the community.b) The promotion, coordination and support of volunteering opportunities to befriend people over the age of 55 who are socially isolated and living independently. Does Kincardine And Deeside Befriending have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kincardine And Deeside Befriending. 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 Kincardine And Deeside Befriending? Kincardine And Deeside Befriending's website is http://www.kdbefriending.org.uk — 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=SC032594).