--- title: "Botanics Foundation — check charity number SC027758 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Botanics Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC027758. the advancement of education 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/botanics-foundation retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:40:15.782Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Botanics Foundation is a registered charity (number SC027758) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £430,192 (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 Botanics Foundation? Registered charity number SC027758 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £430,192 ## What does Botanics Foundation do? The Foundation furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through funding activities at RBGE which promote public access, education, well-being and enjoyment within all RBGE gardens whilst also financing specific areas of research and providing grants to support individual RBGE projects and innovations ## What causes is Botanics Foundation registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Botanics Foundation yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Botanics Foundation 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=botanics-foundation&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Botanics Foundation a legitimate charity? Yes. Botanics Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027758) 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 Botanics Foundation's charity number? Botanics Foundation's charity number is SC027758. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC027758? Search SC027758 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 Botanics Foundation do? The Foundation furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through funding activities at RBGE which promote public access, education, well-being and enjoyment within all RBGE gardens whilst also financing specific areas of research and providing grants to support individual RBGE projects and innovations Does Botanics Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Botanics Foundation. 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 Botanics Foundation? Botanics Foundation does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC027758).