--- title: "River Dee Trust — check charity number SC028497 | CharityCompare" description: "Is River Dee Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC028497. 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/river-dee-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:47:29.157Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer River Dee Trust is a registered charity (number SC028497) 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 environmental protection or improvement; any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. Its latest reported income was £665,401 (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 River Dee Trust? Registered charity number SC028497 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £665,401 Website [www.riverdee.org.uk](http://www.riverdee.org.uk/) ## What does River Dee Trust do? The Trust’s mission is to protect and restore the River Dee for the benefit of native wildlife, the community, and its future generations. To do this, we collaborate with all stakeholders who share a commitment to the River Dee. We carry out science and research to develop and apply conservation and restoration measures. We provide education to the to the communities within the northeast of Scotland to foster stewardship of the river environment. And we work with communities through volunteering opportunities to help deliver practical improvements. ## What causes is River Dee Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvementany other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for River Dee Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. River Dee Trust 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=river-dee-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.riverdee.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is River Dee Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. River Dee Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC028497) 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 River Dee Trust's charity number? River Dee Trust's charity number is SC028497. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028497? Search SC028497 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 River Dee Trust do? The Trust’s mission is to protect and restore the River Dee for the benefit of native wildlife, the community, and its future generations. To do this, we collaborate with all stakeholders who share a commitment to the River Dee. We carry out science and research to develop and apply conservation and restoration measures. We provide education to the to the communities within the northeast of Scotland to foster stewardship of the river environment. And we work with communities through volunteering opportunities to help deliver practical improvements. Does River Dee Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for River Dee Trust. 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 River Dee Trust? River Dee Trust's website is http://www.riverdee.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=SC028497).