Is Balloch Wood Group Creetown a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Balloch Wood Group Creetown as a registered charity (number SC054849) 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 Balloch Wood Group Creetown's charity number?

Balloch Wood Group Creetown's charity number is SC054849. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC054849?

Search SC054849 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 Balloch Wood Group Creetown have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balloch Wood Group Creetown. 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 Balloch Wood Group Creetown?

Balloch Wood Group Creetown's website listed in our register data is http://ballochwood.info. 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 Balloch Wood Group Creetown registered as a charity?

Balloch Wood Group Creetown was entered on the register on 22 December 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC054849SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Balloch Wood Group Creetown

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

Balloch Wood Group Creetown is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Balloch Wood Group Creetown?

Registered charity number: SC054849
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: ballochwood.info

Quick answer

Balloch Wood Group Creetown (number SC054849) 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 Balloch Wood Group Creetown do?

The organisation's purpose is to protect and enhance the Balloch Woodland (Creetown) for the benefit of local communities in Creetown and surrounding areas, visitors, the natural environment and future generations.

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

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 December 2025
Also known as: The Balloch Community Woodland Group, Creetown
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Balloch Wood Group Creetown registered for?

the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Balloch Wood Group Creetown yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Balloch Wood Group Creetown. 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 Balloch Wood Group Creetown?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Balloch Wood Group Creetown a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Balloch Wood Group Creetown as a registered charity (number SC054849) 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 Balloch Wood Group Creetown's charity number?: Balloch Wood Group Creetown's charity number is SC054849. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC054849?: Search SC054849 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 Balloch Wood Group Creetown do?: The organisation's purpose is to protect and enhance the Balloch Woodland (Creetown) for the benefit of local communities in Creetown and surrounding areas, visitors, the natural environment and future generations.
Does Balloch Wood Group Creetown have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Balloch Wood Group Creetown. 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 Balloch Wood Group Creetown?: Balloch Wood Group Creetown's website listed in our register data is http://ballochwood.info. 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 Balloch Wood Group Creetown registered as a charity?: Balloch Wood Group Creetown was entered on the register on 22 December 2025.

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.