Is RSPB a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists RSPB as a registered charity (number SC037654) 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 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.

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 listed in our register data is http://www.rspb.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 RSPB registered as a charity?

RSPB was entered on the register on 5 December 2006.

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

RSPB

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

RSPB is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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What are the key facts about RSPB?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £194,964,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £176,791,000
Registered charity number: SC037654
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.rspb.org.uk

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RSPB (number SC037654) 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 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.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for RSPB

Answers RSPB gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 5 December 2006
Also known as: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

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?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score RSPB. 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 RSPB?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is RSPB a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists RSPB as a registered charity (number SC037654) 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 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 listed in our register data is http://www.rspb.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 RSPB registered as a charity?: RSPB was entered on the register on 5 December 2006.

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.