--- title: "Sport Aberdeen — check charity number SC040973 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sport Aberdeen a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040973. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sport-aberdeen retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:20:22.877Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sport Aberdeen is a registered charity (number SC040973) 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 public participation in sport. Its latest reported income was £15,531,345 (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 Sport Aberdeen? Registered charity number SC040973 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £15,531,345 Website [www.sportaberdeen.co.uk](http://www.sportaberdeen.co.uk/) ## What does Sport Aberdeen do? Established in 2010, we are proud to manage and deliver physical activity and sport services on behalf of Aberdeen City Council and a number of other partners. We believe that sport and being active can change lives. We believe that opportunities to participate should be available to everyone. The foundations of Sport Aberdeen are built upon the clear premise of getting more people active, regardless of age, gender or ability. Strategically forged partnerships with public and private sector bodies help to ensure a community focus is at the forefront of everything we do. What makes Sport Aberd… ## What causes is Sport Aberdeen registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of public participation in sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sport Aberdeen yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sport Aberdeen 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=sport-aberdeen&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sportaberdeen.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sport Aberdeen a legitimate charity? Yes. Sport Aberdeen is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040973) 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 Sport Aberdeen's charity number? Sport Aberdeen's charity number is SC040973. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040973? Search SC040973 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 Sport Aberdeen do? Established in 2010, we are proud to manage and deliver physical activity and sport services on behalf of Aberdeen City Council and a number of other partners. We believe that sport and being active can change lives. We believe that opportunities to participate should be available to everyone. The foundations of Sport Aberdeen are built upon the clear premise of getting more people active, regardless of age, gender or ability. Strategically forged partnerships with public and private sector bodies help to ensure a community focus is at the forefront of everything we do. What makes Sport Aberd… Does Sport Aberdeen have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sport Aberdeen. 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 Sport Aberdeen? Sport Aberdeen's website is http://www.sportaberdeen.co.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=SC040973).