--- title: "Scottish Police Benevolent Fund — check charity number SC043489 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish Police Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043489. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-police-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T11:05:59.552Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number SC043489) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £318,811 (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 Scottish Police Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number SC043489 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £318,811 Website [www.spbf.org.uk](http://www.spbf.org.uk/) ## What does Scottish Police Benevolent Fund do? The organisation's purposes are:the prevention or relief of poverty and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing assistance in conditions of need to: members and former members of the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund (or any former Police Benevolent Fund within Scotland) and their dependants persons or organisations having or having had some direct connection with the Police Service of Scotland (or any former Police Force within Scotland) and their dependants. We do this by accepting applications for financial a… ## What causes is Scottish Police Benevolent Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish Police Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish Police Benevolent Fund 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=scottish-police-benevolent-fund&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.spbf.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish Police Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish Police Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043489) 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 Scottish Police Benevolent Fund's charity number? Scottish Police Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC043489. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043489? Search SC043489 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 Scottish Police Benevolent Fund do? The organisation's purposes are:the prevention or relief of poverty and the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by providing assistance in conditions of need to: members and former members of the Scottish Police Benevolent Fund (or any former Police Benevolent Fund within Scotland) and their dependants persons or organisations having or having had some direct connection with the Police Service of Scotland (or any former Police Force within Scotland) and their dependants. We do this by accepting applications for financial a… Does Scottish Police Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish Police Benevolent Fund. 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 Scottish Police Benevolent Fund? Scottish Police Benevolent Fund's website is http://www.spbf.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=SC043489).