--- title: "The Botanics Foundation — charity SC055385 | CharityCompare" description: "The Botanics Foundation (charity SC055385). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-botanics-foundation retrieved: 2026-10-07T21:33:04.378Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC055385SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) BF # The Botanics Foundation Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Botanics Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.rbge.org.uk/support-us/the-botanics-foundation/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055385) Work at The Botanics Foundation? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-botanics-foundation&type=claim&name=The%20Botanics%20Foundation) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Botanics Foundation? Registered charity number SC055385 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.rbge.org.uk/support-us/the-botanics-foundation](https://www.rbge.org.uk/support-us/the-botanics-foundation/) Quick answer The Botanics Foundation (number SC055385) 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 The Botanics Foundation do? The organisation's purposes are to: a. advance education. b. advance citizenship or community development. c. advance science. d. advance arts, heritage and culture. e. provide recreational facilities, or to organise recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and f. to advance environmental protection or improvement. primarily through supporting the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in its activities linked to botany, conservation, biodiversity, education, community impact and access t… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Botanics Foundation Answers The Botanics Foundation gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 4 June 2026 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is The Botanics Foundation registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Botanics Foundation yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Botanics Foundation. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Botanics Foundation? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-botanics-foundation&type=claim&name=The%20Botanics%20Foundation) [Visit charity website](https://www.rbge.org.uk/support-us/the-botanics-foundation/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Botanics Foundation a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Botanics Foundation as a registered charity (number SC055385) 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 The Botanics Foundation's charity number? The Botanics Foundation's charity number is SC055385. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055385? Search SC055385 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 The Botanics Foundation do? The organisation's purposes are to: a. advance education. b. advance citizenship or community development. c. advance science. d. advance arts, heritage and culture. e. provide recreational facilities, or to organise recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. and f. to advance environmental protection or improvement. primarily through supporting the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in its activities linked to botany, conservation, biodiversity, education, community impact and access t… Does The Botanics Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Botanics Foundation. 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 The Botanics Foundation? The Botanics Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://www.rbge.org.uk/support-us/the-botanics-foundation/. 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 The Botanics Foundation registered as a charity? The Botanics Foundation was entered on the register on 4 June 2026. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055385).