--- title: "University Of Aberdeen Development Trust — check charity number SC002938 | CharityCompare" description: "Is University Of Aberdeen Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002938. 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/university-of-aberdeen-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:12:47.498Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer University Of Aberdeen Development Trust is a registered charity (number SC002938) 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 health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £64,494 (year ending 2025-07-31). 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 University Of Aberdeen Development Trust? Registered charity number SC002938 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £64,494 Website [www.abdn.ac.uk/giving](http://www.abdn.ac.uk/giving) ## What does University Of Aberdeen Development Trust do? In FY2022/23 the activities of the charity transferred to a new SCIO. The charity remains in place to collect gifts and donations where we either are unable to contact the donor, or for legacies made to the charity of which we are unaware. Upon receipt, gifts are transferred to the SCIO parent for distribution according to the charity purpose and donor wishes. ## What causes is University Of Aberdeen Development Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for University Of Aberdeen Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. University Of Aberdeen Development 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=university-of-aberdeen-development-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.abdn.ac.uk/giving) ## Frequently asked questions Is University Of Aberdeen Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. University Of Aberdeen Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002938) 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 University Of Aberdeen Development Trust's charity number? University Of Aberdeen Development Trust's charity number is SC002938. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002938? Search SC002938 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 University Of Aberdeen Development Trust do? In FY2022/23 the activities of the charity transferred to a new SCIO. The charity remains in place to collect gifts and donations where we either are unable to contact the donor, or for legacies made to the charity of which we are unaware. Upon receipt, gifts are transferred to the SCIO parent for distribution according to the charity purpose and donor wishes. Does University Of Aberdeen Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for University Of Aberdeen Development 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 University Of Aberdeen Development Trust? University Of Aberdeen Development Trust's website is http://www.abdn.ac.uk/giving — 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=SC002938).