Is Arkaig Community Forest a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Arkaig Community Forest as a registered charity (number SC045209) 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 Arkaig Community Forest's charity number?

Arkaig Community Forest's charity number is SC045209. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045209?

Search SC045209 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 Arkaig Community Forest have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arkaig Community Forest. 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 Arkaig Community Forest?

Arkaig Community Forest's website listed in our register data is https://www.arkaig.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 Arkaig Community Forest registered as a charity?

Arkaig Community Forest was entered on the register on 4 November 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC045209SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Arkaig Community Forest

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

Arkaig Community Forest is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Arkaig Community Forest?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £122,151
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £144,745
Registered charity number: SC045209
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland
Website: www.arkaig.org

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Arkaig Community Forest (number SC045209) 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 Arkaig Community Forest do?

Arkaig Community Forest owns two areas of native scottish woodland for the purpose of regenerating these areas and removing non native species. A tree nursery has been developed to supply the necessary tree seedlings. A deer larder has been established to process the red deer culled off the woodland area.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arkaig Community Forest

Answers Arkaig Community Forest 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 November 2014
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Arkaig Community Forest registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Arkaig Community Forest yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Arkaig Community Forest. 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 Arkaig Community Forest?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arkaig Community Forest a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Arkaig Community Forest as a registered charity (number SC045209) 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 Arkaig Community Forest's charity number?: Arkaig Community Forest's charity number is SC045209. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045209?: Search SC045209 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 Arkaig Community Forest do?: Arkaig Community Forest owns two areas of native scottish woodland for the purpose of regenerating these areas and removing non native species. A tree nursery has been developed to supply the necessary tree seedlings. A deer larder has been established to process the red deer culled off the woodland area.
Does Arkaig Community Forest have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arkaig Community Forest. 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 Arkaig Community Forest?: Arkaig Community Forest's website listed in our register data is https://www.arkaig.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 Arkaig Community Forest registered as a charity?: Arkaig Community Forest was entered on the register on 4 November 2014.

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.