--- title: "African Parks UK — check charity number SC050047 | CharityCompare" description: "Is African Parks UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050047. the advancement of environmental protection or improvement 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/african-parks-uk-2 retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:08:01.129Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer African Parks UK is a registered charity (number SC050047) 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 environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £3,000,245 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 African Parks UK? Registered charity number SC050047 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £3,000,245 Website [www.africanparks.org](https://www.africanparks.org/) ## 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 ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. African Parks UK 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=african-parks-uk-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.africanparks.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is African Parks UK a legitimate charity? Yes. African Parks UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050047) 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 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 is https://www.africanparks.org/ — 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=SC050047).