--- title: "Fernwood Trust — check charity number SC037512 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Fernwood Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037512. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/fernwood-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T09:09:36.971Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Fernwood Trust is a registered charity (number SC037512) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement; the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £10,710 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Fernwood Trust? Registered charity number SC037512 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £10,710 ## What does Fernwood Trust do? provide help for animals in need and help and education to people interested in animals, nature and the environment ## What causes is Fernwood Trust registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Fernwood Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Fernwood Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=fernwood-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Fernwood Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Fernwood Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037512) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Fernwood Trust's charity number? Fernwood Trust's charity number is SC037512. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037512? Search SC037512 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 Fernwood Trust do? provide help for animals in need and help and education to people interested in animals, nature and the environment Does Fernwood Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fernwood Trust. 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 Fernwood Trust? Fernwood Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC037512).