Is African Parks UK a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists African Parks UK as a registered charity (number SC050047) 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 African Parks UK's charity number?

African Parks UK's charity number is SC050047. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050047?

Search SC050047 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.

Does African Parks UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Parks UK. 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 African Parks UK?

African Parks UK's website listed in our register data is https://www.africanparks.org/. 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 African Parks UK registered as a charity?

African Parks UK was entered on the register on 16 March 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050047Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

African Parks UK

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

African Parks UK is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about African Parks UK?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £2,503,100
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £3,023,109
Registered charity number: SC050047
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.africanparks.org

Quick answer

African Parks UK (number SC050047) 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 African Parks UK do?

Acts as the fundraising entity in the UK for African Parks Network, a not for profit organisation based in South Africa.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for African Parks UK

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

Where does African Parks UK's money come from?

African Parks UK reported £40 total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £40 (100%).

Investments£40 · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 March 2020
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is African Parks UK registered for?

the advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for African Parks UK yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score African Parks UK. 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

What should you check before donating to African Parks UK?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is African Parks UK a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists African Parks UK as a registered charity (number SC050047) 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 African Parks UK's charity number?: African Parks UK's charity number is SC050047. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050047?: Search SC050047 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 African Parks UK do?: Acts as the fundraising entity in the UK for African Parks Network, a not for profit organisation based in South Africa.
Does African Parks UK have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for African Parks UK. 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 African Parks UK?: African Parks UK's website listed in our register data is https://www.africanparks.org/. 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 African Parks UK's money come from?: African Parks UK reported £40 total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were investments £40 (100%).
When was African Parks UK registered as a charity?: African Parks UK was entered on the register on 16 March 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.