--- title: "Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau — check charity number SC038869 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038869. the prevention or relief of poverty 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-mearns-citizens-advice-bureau retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:00:39.818Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau is a registered charity (number SC038869) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £286,907 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau? Registered charity number SC038869 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £286,907 Website [www.kamcab.org.uk](http://www.kamcab.org.uk/) ## What does Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau do? We provide free, independent,impartial and confidential advice and information to ensure that people in Kincardine and Mearns are not disadvantaged by lack of knowledge of their rights or responsibilities or through difficulty in expressing their needs effectively. We achieve these aims through our staff and trained volunteers providing face to face, telephone or on-line advice. We work from offices backed in Stonehaven but also support our community through outreach centers and through collaboration with other Citizens Advice Bureau in Aberdeenshire and Scotland. ## What causes is Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau 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-mearns-citizens-advice-bureau&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.kamcab.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau a legitimate charity? Yes. Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038869) 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 Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number? Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau's charity number is SC038869. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038869? Search SC038869 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 Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau do? We provide free, independent,impartial and confidential advice and information to ensure that people in Kincardine and Mearns are not disadvantaged by lack of knowledge of their rights or responsibilities or through difficulty in expressing their needs effectively. We achieve these aims through our staff and trained volunteers providing face to face, telephone or on-line advice. We work from offices backed in Stonehaven but also support our community through outreach centers and through collaboration with other Citizens Advice Bureau in Aberdeenshire and Scotland. Does Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau. 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 Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau? Kincardine and Mearns Citizens Advice Bureau's website is http://www.kamcab.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=SC038869).