Skip to content
Registered charity · No. SC044220SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Earth in Common

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

Earth in Common 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 · Not yet rated

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at Earth in Common? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about Earth in Common?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31
£368,929
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31
£432,326
Registered charity number
SC044220
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

Earth in Common (number SC044220) 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 Earth in Common do?

Earth in Common is a Leith-based charity tackling food insecurity, climate change and social inequality by reconnecting people with land, food and community. Originating as Leith Community Crops in Pots, it reclaims underused urban spaces, notably Common Good land, to create inclusive, nature-rich places for growing food, learning and wellbeing. Its core ‘Urban Croft’ model turns derelict sites into community hubs offering accessible food-growing, skills training, outdoor play, and environmental education. On the pioneering Leith Community Croft, it also runs a café, farm shop, markets, event…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Earth in Common

Answers Earth in Common gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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
Where it says it operates
City of Edinburgh

What causes is Earth in Common 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 Earth in Common yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Earth in Common. 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

What should you check before donating to Earth in Common?

  • 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 · Explore rated charities

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 Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is Earth in Common a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Earth in Common as a registered charity (number SC044220) 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 Earth in Common's charity number?
Earth in Common's charity number is SC044220. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044220?
Search SC044220 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 Earth in Common do?
Earth in Common is a Leith-based charity tackling food insecurity, climate change and social inequality by reconnecting people with land, food and community. Originating as Leith Community Crops in Pots, it reclaims underused urban spaces, notably Common Good land, to create inclusive, nature-rich places for growing food, learning and wellbeing. Its core ‘Urban Croft’ model turns derelict sites into community hubs offering accessible food-growing, skills training, outdoor play, and environmental education. On the pioneering Leith Community Croft, it also runs a café, farm shop, markets, event…
Does Earth in Common have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Earth in Common. 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 Earth in Common?
Earth in Common's website listed in our register data is http://www.earth-in-common.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 Earth in Common registered as a charity?
Earth in Common was entered on the register on 23 August 2013.

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.