--- title: "The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward) — check charity number SC054494 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054494. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and h" source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-friends-of-kincardine-community-hospital-arduthie-ward retrieved: 2026-08-25T18:36:34.249Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward) is a registered charity (number SC054494) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward)? Registered charity number SC054494 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Aberdeenshire ## What does The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward) do? Purposes 1 The associations purposes are: a To promote the welfare of the patients and staff of Kincardine Community Hospital b To promote, provide or assist by financial means or voluntary practical help the improvement of the standards and quality of care or environment of the aforementioned patients. c To create, encourage, foster and maintain the interest of the public in providing a link between the hospital and the community which it serves. ## What causes is The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward) registered for? the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward) 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=the-friends-of-kincardine-community-hospital-arduthie-ward&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward) a legitimate charity? Yes. The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054494) 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 The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward)'s charity number? The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward)'s charity number is SC054494. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054494? Search SC054494 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 The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward) do? Purposes 1 The associations purposes are: a To promote the welfare of the patients and staff of Kincardine Community Hospital b To promote, provide or assist by financial means or voluntary practical help the improvement of the standards and quality of care or environment of the aforementioned patients. c To create, encourage, foster and maintain the interest of the public in providing a link between the hospital and the community which it serves. Does The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward). 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 The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward)? The Friends of Kincardine Community Hospital (Arduthie Ward) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC054494).