--- title: "Mearns FM — check charity number SC038508 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mearns FM a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038508. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mearns-fm retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:40:46.423Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mearns FM is a registered charity (number SC038508) 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 education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £27,240 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 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](http://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? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## 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](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=mearns-fm&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mearnsfm.org.uk/) ## 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](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=SC038508).