--- title: "Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust — check charity number SC043209 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043209. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/victoria-albert-halls-ballater-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:19:53.727Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust is a registered charity (number SC043209) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. Its latest reported income was £151,262 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust? Registered charity number SC043209 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £151,262 ## What does Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust do? To provide halls accommodation for use by the local community and other users. ## What causes is Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) 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=victoria-albert-halls-ballater-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043209) 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 Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust's charity number? Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust's charity number is SC043209. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043209? Search SC043209 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 Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust do? To provide halls accommodation for use by the local community and other users. Does Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) 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 Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust? Victoria & Albert Halls (Ballater) Trust 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=SC043209).