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title: "Acorns2Trees SCIO — check charity number SC050580 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Acorns2Trees SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050580. the advancement of education charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/acorns2trees-scio
retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:50:34.031Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Acorns2Trees SCIO is a registered charity (number SC050580) 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 citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £625,658 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Acorns2Trees SCIO?

Registered charity number

SC050580

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£625,658

Website

[www.acorns2trees.com](http://www.acorns2trees.com/)

## 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.

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Acorns2Trees SCIO 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Acorns2Trees SCIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Acorns2Trees SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050580) 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 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 is http://www.acorns2trees.com — 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=SC050580).