--- title: "Future Woodlands Scotland — check charity number SC043508 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Future Woodlands Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043508. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/future-woodlands-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:25:07.843Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Future Woodlands Scotland is a registered charity (number SC043508) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £872,435 (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 Future Woodlands Scotland? Registered charity number SC043508 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £872,435 Website [www.futurewoodlands.org.uk](http://www.futurewoodlands.org.uk/) ## What does Future Woodlands Scotland do? Future Woodlands Scotland is a charity working in Scotland, transforming cityscapes and rural landscapes through the power of trees. Our origins are with the Scottish Forest Alliance, which created 5,000 hectares of new native woodland between 2000 and 2011. We became a charity in 2012 and have grown from our original purpose, which was to provide research grants to further our understanding of Scotland's native woodlands. In 2020, we launched a programme to facilitate more native woodland creation and regenerative forestry practices. Our Urban Forestry Programme for Scottish towns and cities… ## What causes is Future Woodlands Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Future Woodlands Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Future Woodlands Scotland 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=future-woodlands-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.futurewoodlands.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Future Woodlands Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Future Woodlands Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043508) 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 Future Woodlands Scotland's charity number? Future Woodlands Scotland's charity number is SC043508. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043508? Search SC043508 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 Future Woodlands Scotland do? Future Woodlands Scotland is a charity working in Scotland, transforming cityscapes and rural landscapes through the power of trees. Our origins are with the Scottish Forest Alliance, which created 5,000 hectares of new native woodland between 2000 and 2011. We became a charity in 2012 and have grown from our original purpose, which was to provide research grants to further our understanding of Scotland's native woodlands. In 2020, we launched a programme to facilitate more native woodland creation and regenerative forestry practices. Our Urban Forestry Programme for Scottish towns and cities… Does Future Woodlands Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Future Woodlands Scotland. 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 Future Woodlands Scotland? Future Woodlands Scotland's website is http://www.futurewoodlands.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC043508).