Soil Association
Soil Association is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, the advancement of animal welfare, based in Outwith Scotland.
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What are the key facts about Soil Association?
- Registered charity number
- SC039168
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £24,876,000
- Website
- www.soilassociation.org
What does Soil Association do?
(a) To advance the education of the public by promoting a full understanding of the vital relationship between the health of the soil, plants, animals, people and the environment. (b) To advance the education of the public by carrying out research (and disseminating the results) into agricultural and forestry production methods and the effects of these methods on the quality of food and other outputs on human health and the environment. (c) To preserve, conserve and protect the environment through the prudent use of natural resources, including by the promotion of organic and sustainable farm…
What causes is Soil Association registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Soil Association yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Soil Association a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Soil Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC039168) 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 Soil Association's charity number?
- Soil Association's charity number is SC039168. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC039168?
- Search SC039168 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 Soil Association do?
- (a) To advance the education of the public by promoting a full understanding of the vital relationship between the health of the soil, plants, animals, people and the environment. (b) To advance the education of the public by carrying out research (and disseminating the results) into agricultural and forestry production methods and the effects of these methods on the quality of food and other outputs on human health and the environment. (c) To preserve, conserve and protect the environment through the prudent use of natural resources, including by the promotion of organic and sustainable farm…
- Does Soil Association have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Soil Association. 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 Soil Association?
- Soil Association's website is http://www.soilassociation.org — 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.