Is Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO as a registered charity (number SC049866) 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 Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO's charity number?

Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO's charity number is SC049866. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049866?

Search SC049866 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 Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO. 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 Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO?

Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.scotlandsgardens.org. 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 Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO registered as a charity?

Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO was entered on the register on 16 January 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC049866SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO

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

Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £488,242
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £509,960
Registered charity number: SC049866
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.scotlandsgardens.org

Quick answer

Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO (number SC049866) 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 Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO do?

To facilitate the opening of gardens which help the well being of those who attend, to encourage volunteering opportunities and in the process provide financial assistance to charities throughout Scotland.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO

Answers Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO 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: 16 January 2020
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO. 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 Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO?

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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO as a registered charity (number SC049866) 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 Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO's charity number?: Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO's charity number is SC049866. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049866?: Search SC049866 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 Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO do?: To facilitate the opening of gardens which help the well being of those who attend, to encourage volunteering opportunities and in the process provide financial assistance to charities throughout Scotland.
Does Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO. 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 Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO?: Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.scotlandsgardens.org. 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 Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO registered as a charity?: Scotland's Gardens Scheme SCIO was entered on the register on 16 January 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.