01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC029279
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- More than one local authority area in Scotland
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- AB24 3DX
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The Riddell Bequest was set up following the donation by the original benefactor to set up the award by Sheila Riddell, a former President of the Aberdeen Society of Architects. The fund provides cash awards for the benefit of Architecture students studying at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Campus, Aberdeen in the event of hardship. A Student facing hardship can make, via the Secretary to The School of Architecture, an application for assistance funding noting the reasons and implications. The Trustees can then make payment for any purposes connected with the maintenance, welfare and education of students at the School where hardship is providing a negative impact on them being able to complete their studies. The Trustees have awarded grants to applicable students following a suitable interview process although the Trustees retain the right to withold payments.
Charitable purposes
- the prevention or relief of poverty
- the advancement of education
Beneficiaries
- Other defined groups
Activities
- It makes grants, donations, loans, gifts or pensions to individuals
Constitutional objectives
To provide a fund for the benefit of Architecture students studying at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Campus, Aberdeen ('the School'). The Trustees shall be entitled to make payment for any purposes connected with the maintenance, welfare and education of students at the School. The Trustees shall be entitled to grant any such application but shall have the right to refuse any application, without having to make their reasons known.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £22 | £0 | 0 | 12 June 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £23 | £0 | 0 | 24 June 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £15 | £0 | 0 | 16 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £5 | £2,500 | 0 | 26 May 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £1 | £500 | 0 | 5 May 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- 23 College Bounds, Old Aberdeen , Aberdeen
- Website supplied to OSCR
- https://aberdeenarchitects.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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