Is Kilsture Forest Community Group a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Kilsture Forest Community Group as a registered charity (number SC050634) 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 Kilsture Forest Community Group's charity number?

Kilsture Forest Community Group's charity number is SC050634. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050634?

Search SC050634 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 Kilsture Forest Community Group have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kilsture Forest Community Group. 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 Kilsture Forest Community Group?

Kilsture Forest Community Group's website listed in our register data is http://Kilstureforest.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 Kilsture Forest Community Group registered as a charity?

Kilsture Forest Community Group was entered on the register on 16 December 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050634SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Kilsture Forest Community Group

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

Kilsture Forest Community Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, 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.

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What are the key facts about Kilsture Forest Community Group?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £28,599
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £28,985
Registered charity number: SC050634
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: Kilstureforest.uk

Quick answer

Kilsture Forest Community Group (number SC050634) 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 Kilsture Forest Community Group do?

Programmes for young people: delivery of Forest School to seven primary schools in in the Machars as part of the school day Regular Volunteer activities: Monitoring Mondays and Monday Work Party sessions Citizen science activities – e.g carrying out woodland condition assessments and recording wildlife Managing the forest in partnership with FLS to ensure wider access, maintain forest health and encourage biodiversity

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Kilsture Forest Community Group

Answers Kilsture Forest Community Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 December 2020
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Kilsture Forest Community Group registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Kilsture Forest Community Group yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Kilsture Forest Community Group. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kilsture Forest Community Group a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Kilsture Forest Community Group as a registered charity (number SC050634) 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 Kilsture Forest Community Group's charity number?: Kilsture Forest Community Group's charity number is SC050634. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050634?: Search SC050634 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 Kilsture Forest Community Group do?: Programmes for young people: delivery of Forest School to seven primary schools in in the Machars as part of the school day Regular Volunteer activities: Monitoring Mondays and Monday Work Party sessions Citizen science activities – e.g carrying out woodland condition assessments and recording wildlife Managing the forest in partnership with FLS to ensure wider access, maintain forest health and encourage biodiversity
Does Kilsture Forest Community Group have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kilsture Forest Community Group. 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 Kilsture Forest Community Group?: Kilsture Forest Community Group's website listed in our register data is http://Kilstureforest.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 Kilsture Forest Community Group registered as a charity?: Kilsture Forest Community Group was entered on the register on 16 December 2020.

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.