--- title: "UK National Parks Foundation — charity SC049846 | CharityCompare" description: "UK National Parks Foundation (charity SC049846): income £193k (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/uk-national-parks-foundation retrieved: 2026-10-06T22:22:33.623Z 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. SC049846CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W) UN # UK National Parks Foundation Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data UK National Parks Foundation is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://nationalparks.co.uk/national-parks-charity-foundation/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049846) Work at UK National Parks Foundation? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=uk-national-parks-foundation&type=claim&name=UK%20National%20Parks%20Foundation) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about UK National Parks Foundation? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £192,743 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £183,978 Registered charity number SC049846 Status in source extract Registered Charity type CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W) Register contact address detail (not service area) Outwith Scotland Website [nationalparks.co.uk/national-parks-charity-foundation](https://nationalparks.co.uk/national-parks-charity-foundation/) Quick answer UK National Parks Foundation (number SC049846) 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 UK National Parks Foundation do? The objects of the CIO are for the benefit of the public within the areas designated as National Parks in England, Wales and Scotland, as more particularly defined in section 30 below, recognising at all times the requirement to respect the special qualities of those designated areas: 1. The preservation, conservation and enhancement of natural and cultural heritage. 2. The promotion of sustainable development by: (a) the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources. (b) the promotion of sustainable means of communities achieving ru… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for UK National Parks Foundation Answers UK National Parks Foundation 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 9 January 2020 Also known as UK National Parks Charity Foundation Where it says it operates Outwith Scotland ## What causes is UK National Parks Foundation registered for? the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for UK National Parks Foundation yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score UK National Parks 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 UK National Parks 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=uk-national-parks-foundation&type=claim&name=UK%20National%20Parks%20Foundation) [Visit charity website](https://nationalparks.co.uk/national-parks-charity-foundation/) ## Frequently asked questions Is UK National Parks Foundation a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists UK National Parks Foundation as a registered charity (number SC049846) 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 UK National Parks Foundation's charity number? UK National Parks Foundation's charity number is SC049846. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049846? Search SC049846 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 UK National Parks Foundation do? The objects of the CIO are for the benefit of the public within the areas designated as National Parks in England, Wales and Scotland, as more particularly defined in section 30 below, recognising at all times the requirement to respect the special qualities of those designated areas: 1. The preservation, conservation and enhancement of natural and cultural heritage. 2. The promotion of sustainable development by: (a) the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of natural resources. (b) the promotion of sustainable means of communities achieving ru… Does UK National Parks Foundation have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UK National Parks 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 UK National Parks Foundation? UK National Parks Foundation's website listed in our register data is https://nationalparks.co.uk/national-parks-charity-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 UK National Parks Foundation registered as a charity? UK National Parks Foundation was entered on the register on 9 January 2020. 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=SC049846).