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Registered charity · No. SC037654Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)Outwith Scotland

RSPB

RSPB is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, based in Outwith Scotland.

Quick answer

RSPB is a registered charity (number SC037654) 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 environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £194,964,000 (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 RSPB?

Registered charity number
SC037654
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Location
Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£194,964,000

What does RSPB do?

1. The Objects shall be: 1) To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by: a. conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend. b. protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats. And, in furtherance of that primary objective, to raise public understanding and awareness of, and to provide information on, such matters. 2) To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment.

What causes is RSPB registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for RSPB yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. RSPB 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is RSPB a legitimate charity?
Yes. RSPB is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037654) 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 RSPB's charity number?
RSPB's charity number is SC037654. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037654?
Search SC037654 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 RSPB do?
1. The Objects shall be: 1) To promote the conservation of biological diversity and the natural environment for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively by: a. conserving wild birds and other wildlife, and the environment on which they depend. b. protecting, restoring and re-creating habitats. And, in furtherance of that primary objective, to raise public understanding and awareness of, and to provide information on, such matters. 2) To advance education of the public in conservation of the natural environment.
Does RSPB have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for RSPB. 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 RSPB?
RSPB's website is http://www.rspb.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.