--- title: "The Protected Areas Foundation — charity SC055651 | CharityCompare" description: "The Protected Areas Foundation (charity SC055651). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-protected-areas-foundation-2 retrieved: 2026-10-10T12:06:16.298Z 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. SC055651CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W) PA # The Protected Areas Foundation Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Protected Areas Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://protectedareasfoundation.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055651) Work at The Protected Areas Foundation? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-protected-areas-foundation-2&type=claim&name=The%20Protected%20Areas%20Foundation) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Protected Areas Foundation? Registered charity number SC055651 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W) Register contact address detail (not service area) Outwith Scotland Website [protectedareasfoundation.org](https://protectedareasfoundation.org/) Quick answer The Protected Areas Foundation (number SC055651) 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 Protected Areas Foundation do? The object of the CIO is to advance the protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment for the benefit of the public by: a) developing the capacity and skills of coastal communities to effectively manage protected areas, particularly but not exclusively coastal and marine protected areas. and b) developing sustainable finance and governance mechanisms with stakeholders to support community management of these protected areas. In this clause, a protected area is a clearly defined geographical space, recognised, dedicated, and managed, through legal or other effective m… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Protected Areas Foundation Answers The Protected Areas 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 31 August 2026 Where it says it operates Outwith Scotland ## What causes is The Protected Areas Foundation registered for? the advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Protected Areas Foundation yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Protected Areas 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 Protected Areas 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-protected-areas-foundation-2&type=claim&name=The%20Protected%20Areas%20Foundation) [Visit charity website](https://protectedareasfoundation.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Protected Areas Foundation a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Protected Areas Foundation as a registered charity (number SC055651) 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 Protected Areas Foundation's charity number? The Protected Areas Foundation's charity number is SC055651. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055651? Search SC055651 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 Protected Areas Foundation do? The object of the CIO is to advance the protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment for the benefit of the public by: a) developing the capacity and skills of coastal communities to effectively manage protected areas, particularly but not exclusively coastal and marine protected areas. and b) developing sustainable finance and governance mechanisms with stakeholders to support community management of these protected areas. In this clause, a protected area is a clearly defined geographical space, recognised, dedicated, and managed, through legal or other effective m… Does The Protected Areas Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Protected Areas 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 Protected Areas Foundation? The Protected Areas Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://protectedareasfoundation.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 The Protected Areas Foundation registered as a charity? The Protected Areas Foundation was entered on the register on 31 August 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=SC055651).