Mearns FM
Mearns FM is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Aberdeenshire.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Mearns FM?
- Registered charity number
- SC038508
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
- Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
- £27,240
- Website
- www.mearnsfm.org.uk
What does Mearns FM do?
We operate a community radio station, including a studio and four FM transmitter sites, providing training to members of the community to develop their presentation and technical skills both on-air and at live community events. Our participation in community events by providing live sound and PA forms part of the safety plan for those events as well as entertaining visitors.
What causes is Mearns FM registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Mearns FM yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mearns FM 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mearns FM a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Mearns FM is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038508) 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 Mearns FM's charity number?
- Mearns FM's charity number is SC038508. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC038508?
- Search SC038508 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 Mearns FM do?
- We operate a community radio station, including a studio and four FM transmitter sites, providing training to members of the community to develop their presentation and technical skills both on-air and at live community events. Our participation in community events by providing live sound and PA forms part of the safety plan for those events as well as entertaining visitors.
- Does Mearns FM have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mearns FM. 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 Mearns FM?
- Mearns FM's website is http://www.mearnsfm.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.