Is Soil Association a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Soil Association as a registered charity (number SC039168) 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 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?

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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 listed in our register data is http://www.soilassociation.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 Soil Association registered as a charity?

Soil Association was entered on the register on 15 January 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039168Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Soil Association

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

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

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What are the key facts about Soil Association?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £24,876,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £24,650
Registered charity number: SC039168
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.soilassociation.org

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Soil Association (number SC039168) 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 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…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Soil Association

Answers Soil Association 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: 15 January 2008
Also known as: Soil Association Ltd
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Soil Association registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Soil Association yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Soil Association. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Soil Association a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Soil Association as a registered charity (number SC039168) 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 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 listed in our register data is http://www.soilassociation.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 Soil Association registered as a charity?: Soil Association was entered on the register on 15 January 2008.

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.