Is From Little Acorns a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists From Little Acorns as a registered charity (number SC045288) 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 From Little Acorns's charity number?

From Little Acorns's charity number is SC045288. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045288?

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How can I donate to From Little Acorns?

From Little Acorns's website listed in our register data is http://www.fromlittleacorns.org.uk. 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 From Little Acorns registered as a charity?

From Little Acorns was entered on the register on 15 December 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC045288SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

From Little Acorns

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

From Little Acorns is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about From Little Acorns?

Registered charity number: SC045288
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.fromlittleacorns.org.uk

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From Little Acorns (number SC045288) 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 From Little Acorns do?

4.1 To advance the education of disadvantaged children and their families. In order to achieve this, the organisation aims - 4.1.1 To establish and run free training activities, events and programmes operating within Scotland delivering education and life skills for families and children who are experiencing disadvantage through impaired health, residing within a disadvantaged community and literacy/numeracy needs. 4.1.2 To promote the physical and mental development of children. To encourage their parent/family/guardian to support and encourage their development so as to enable them to gro…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for From Little Acorns

Answers From Little Acorns gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2019, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 December 2014
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is From Little Acorns registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for From Little Acorns yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is From Little Acorns a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists From Little Acorns as a registered charity (number SC045288) 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 From Little Acorns's charity number?: From Little Acorns's charity number is SC045288. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045288?: Search SC045288 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 From Little Acorns do?: 4.1 To advance the education of disadvantaged children and their families. In order to achieve this, the organisation aims - 4.1.1 To establish and run free training activities, events and programmes operating within Scotland delivering education and life skills for families and children who are experiencing disadvantage through impaired health, residing within a disadvantaged community and literacy/numeracy needs. 4.1.2 To promote the physical and mental development of children. To encourage their parent/family/guardian to support and encourage their development so as to enable them to gro…
Does From Little Acorns have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for From Little Acorns. 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 From Little Acorns?: From Little Acorns's website listed in our register data is http://www.fromlittleacorns.org.uk. 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 From Little Acorns registered as a charity?: From Little Acorns was entered on the register on 15 December 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.