--- title: "Watershed of Scotland Group — charity SC048686 | CharityCompare" description: "Watershed of Scotland Group (charity SC048686). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/watershed-of-scotland-group retrieved: 2026-10-06T21:41:01.701Z 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. SC048686SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) WO # Watershed of Scotland Group Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Watershed of Scotland Group is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.ribbonofwildness.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048686) Work at Watershed of Scotland Group? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=watershed-of-scotland-group&type=claim&name=Watershed%20of%20Scotland%20Group) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Watershed of Scotland Group? Registered charity number SC048686 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) West Lothian Website [www.ribbonofwildness.co.uk](http://www.ribbonofwildness.co.uk/) Quick answer Watershed of Scotland Group (number SC048686) 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 Watershed of Scotland Group do? To advance education including the promotion of awareness of the Watershed of Scotland as a geographic feature as well as a unique wilder landscape in Scotland and the promotion of wider understanding as well as appreciation of the quality of the natural environment on the Watershed. To advance culture and heritage, through art and research projects, focusing on the landscape on and around the Watershed of Scotland as well as on the local history (including cultural elements) associated with the area. To provide outdoor recreational activities to the general public with particular focus on yo… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Watershed of Scotland Group Answers Watershed of Scotland Group gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2020, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 6 September 2018 Also known as The Ribbon of Wildness Group SCIO Where it says it operates West Lothian ## What causes is Watershed of Scotland Group registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Watershed of Scotland Group yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Watershed of Scotland Group. 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 Watershed of Scotland Group? - 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=watershed-of-scotland-group&type=claim&name=Watershed%20of%20Scotland%20Group) [Visit charity website](http://www.ribbonofwildness.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Watershed of Scotland Group a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Watershed of Scotland Group as a registered charity (number SC048686) 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 Watershed of Scotland Group's charity number? Watershed of Scotland Group's charity number is SC048686. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048686? Search SC048686 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 Watershed of Scotland Group do? To advance education including the promotion of awareness of the Watershed of Scotland as a geographic feature as well as a unique wilder landscape in Scotland and the promotion of wider understanding as well as appreciation of the quality of the natural environment on the Watershed. To advance culture and heritage, through art and research projects, focusing on the landscape on and around the Watershed of Scotland as well as on the local history (including cultural elements) associated with the area. To provide outdoor recreational activities to the general public with particular focus on yo… Does Watershed of Scotland Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Watershed of Scotland Group. 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 Watershed of Scotland Group? Watershed of Scotland Group's website listed in our register data is http://www.ribbonofwildness.co.uk. 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 Watershed of Scotland Group registered as a charity? Watershed of Scotland Group was entered on the register on 6 September 2018. 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=SC048686).