--- title: "Arkaig Community Forest — check charity number SC045209 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Arkaig Community Forest a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045209. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/arkaig-community-forest retrieved: 2026-08-18T23:57:22.107Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Arkaig Community Forest is a registered charity (number SC045209) 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 advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £122,151 (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 Arkaig Community Forest? Registered charity number SC045209 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £122,151 Website [www.arkaig.org](https://www.arkaig.org/) ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Arkaig Community Forest 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=arkaig-community-forest&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.arkaig.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Arkaig Community Forest a legitimate charity? Yes. Arkaig Community Forest is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045209) 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 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 is https://www.arkaig.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=SC045209).