--- title: "The River Don Trust — check charity number SC036015 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The River Don Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC036015. 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/the-river-don-trust retrieved: 2026-08-27T22:52:01.089Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The River Don Trust is a registered charity (number SC036015) 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; the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £17,028 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 River Don Trust? Registered charity number SC036015 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £17,028 Website [www.riverdon.org.uk](http://www.riverdon.org.uk/) ## What does The River Don Trust do? Our charity is set up to look after and improve the ecology and aquatic species within our catchment area. This includes the flora and fauna. We are closely involved with the River Don Board and we also aim to assist in the achievement of carrying out the River Don Fishery Management Plan. We are involved in the collection of samples of water from the river for chemical analysis as well as assisting with invertebrate sampling. We have made a film which highlights the dangers and abundance of invasive species, in particular giant hogweed, in order to educate and warn members of the public. We… ## What causes is The River Don Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The River Don Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The River Don 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=the-river-don-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.riverdon.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The River Don Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The River Don Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC036015) 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 River Don Trust's charity number? The River Don Trust's charity number is SC036015. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC036015? Search SC036015 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 River Don Trust do? Our charity is set up to look after and improve the ecology and aquatic species within our catchment area. This includes the flora and fauna. We are closely involved with the River Don Board and we also aim to assist in the achievement of carrying out the River Don Fishery Management Plan. We are involved in the collection of samples of water from the river for chemical analysis as well as assisting with invertebrate sampling. We have made a film which highlights the dangers and abundance of invasive species, in particular giant hogweed, in order to educate and warn members of the public. We… Does The River Don Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The River Don 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 The River Don Trust? The River Don Trust's website is http://www.riverdon.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=SC036015).