Is Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC052028) 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 Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO)'s charity number?

Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO)'s charity number is SC052028. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052028?

Search SC052028 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 Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO)?

Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) registered as a charity?

Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) was entered on the register on 23 September 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC052028SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO)

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

Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-28: £5,829
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-28: £5,617
Registered charity number: SC052028
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland

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Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) (number SC052028) 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 Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) do?

The Charity is for the promotion, conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment at Newton Hill Community woodland and to promote the benefits for recreation, health and leisure that the woodland can provide to the volunteers and all users of the site.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO)

Answers Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 September 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: 23 September 2022
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC052028) 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 Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO)'s charity number?: Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO)'s charity number is SC052028. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052028?: Search SC052028 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 Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) do?: The Charity is for the promotion, conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment at Newton Hill Community woodland and to promote the benefits for recreation, health and leisure that the woodland can provide to the volunteers and all users of the site.
Does Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO). 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 Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO)?: Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) registered as a charity?: Friends of Newton Hill Woodland (SCIO) was entered on the register on 23 September 2022.

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.