Is Acorns2Trees SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Acorns2Trees SCIO as a registered charity (number SC050580) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Acorns2Trees SCIO's charity number?

Acorns2Trees SCIO's charity number is SC050580. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050580?

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Does Acorns2Trees SCIO have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Acorns2Trees SCIO?

Acorns2Trees SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.acorns2trees.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Acorns2Trees SCIO registered as a charity?

Acorns2Trees SCIO was entered on the register on 18 November 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050580SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Acorns2Trees SCIO

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Acorns2Trees SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Acorns2Trees SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £625,658
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,436,642
Registered charity number: SC050580
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.acorns2trees.com

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Acorns2Trees SCIO (number SC050580) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Acorns2Trees SCIO do?

Acorns2Trees is a philanthropic charitable trust set up and funded by William and Fiona Gordon. Acorns2Trees has 2 main areas of interest - (1) encouraging and supporting community enterprise and (2) the integration of adults with learning disabilities, and in particular economic integration - and the vast majority of our investments focus on progressing these twin objectives. Acorns2Trees does not have an open application process, but rather seeks to establish and build relationships with key organisations operating within these fields of activity.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Acorns2Trees SCIO

Answers Acorns2Trees SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does Acorns2Trees SCIO's money come from?

Acorns2Trees SCIO reported £658 total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £658 (100%).

Investments£658 · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 November 2020
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Acorns2Trees SCIO registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Acorns2Trees SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Acorns2Trees SCIO. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Acorns2Trees SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Acorns2Trees SCIO as a registered charity (number SC050580) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Acorns2Trees SCIO's charity number?: Acorns2Trees SCIO's charity number is SC050580. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050580?: Search SC050580 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 Acorns2Trees SCIO do?: Acorns2Trees is a philanthropic charitable trust set up and funded by William and Fiona Gordon. Acorns2Trees has 2 main areas of interest - (1) encouraging and supporting community enterprise and (2) the integration of adults with learning disabilities, and in particular economic integration - and the vast majority of our investments focus on progressing these twin objectives. Acorns2Trees does not have an open application process, but rather seeks to establish and build relationships with key organisations operating within these fields of activity.
Does Acorns2Trees SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acorns2Trees SCIO. 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 Acorns2Trees SCIO?: Acorns2Trees SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.acorns2trees.com. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Where does Acorns2Trees SCIO's money come from?: Acorns2Trees SCIO reported £658 total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were investments £658 (100%).
When was Acorns2Trees SCIO registered as a charity?: Acorns2Trees SCIO was entered on the register on 18 November 2020.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.