Is Royal Scottish Forestry Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Royal Scottish Forestry Society as a registered charity (number SC002058) 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society's charity number?

Royal Scottish Forestry Society's charity number is SC002058. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC002058?

Search SC002058 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Scottish Forestry Society. 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society?

Royal Scottish Forestry Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.rsfs.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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society registered as a charity?

Royal Scottish Forestry Society was entered on the register on 14 July 1899.

Registered charity · No. SC002058SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Royal Scottish Forestry Society

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

Royal Scottish Forestry Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about Royal Scottish Forestry Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £117,025
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £125,999
Registered charity number: SC002058
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.rsfs.org.uk

Quick answer

Royal Scottish Forestry Society (number SC002058) 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society do?

We are set up to share knowledge, build skills, and inspire sustainable forestry across Scotland. We do this by being an educational charity and membership organisation working across Scotland. We organise forestry field days and online events, open to all. For our members, we also provide skills workshops and publish the Scottish Forestry journal and a fortnightly news digest. We offer funding and grants to promote forestry learning and activities, and we nurture an engaged network of people who care for our forests.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Royal Scottish Forestry Society

Answers Royal Scottish Forestry Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 14 July 1899
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Royal Scottish Forestry Society 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Royal Scottish Forestry Society. 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Scottish Forestry Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Royal Scottish Forestry Society as a registered charity (number SC002058) 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society's charity number?: Royal Scottish Forestry Society's charity number is SC002058. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC002058?: Search SC002058 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society do?: We are set up to share knowledge, build skills, and inspire sustainable forestry across Scotland. We do this by being an educational charity and membership organisation working across Scotland. We organise forestry field days and online events, open to all. For our members, we also provide skills workshops and publish the Scottish Forestry journal and a fortnightly news digest. We offer funding and grants to promote forestry learning and activities, and we nurture an engaged network of people who care for our forests.
Does Royal Scottish Forestry Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Scottish Forestry Society. 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society?: Royal Scottish Forestry Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.rsfs.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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society registered as a charity?: Royal Scottish Forestry Society was entered on the register on 14 July 1899.

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.