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Registered charity · No. SC051256SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Aberdeenshire

Giving Tree

Giving Tree is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, based in Aberdeenshire.

Quick answer

Giving Tree is a registered charity (number SC051256) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £38,590 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Giving Tree?

Registered charity number
SC051256
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Aberdeenshire
Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
£38,590

What does Giving Tree do?

We help by supplying goods, and personal items to families to alleviate poverty and improve equality and increase attainment in the school environment. We run events for special occasions such as Easter, summer and Christmas, giving all the children and families free access to the events, We provide school uniforms for children who would possibly not have access due to financial restraints within the household. We accept referrals form local authority services for Christmas gifts for children who may need a little help with providing all that is required to provide a traditional Christmas…

What causes is Giving Tree registered for?

the prevention or relief of poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Giving Tree yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Giving Tree 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Giving Tree a legitimate charity?
Yes. Giving Tree is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051256) 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 Giving Tree's charity number?
Giving Tree's charity number is SC051256. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051256?
Search SC051256 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 Giving Tree do?
We help by supplying goods, and personal items to families to alleviate poverty and improve equality and increase attainment in the school environment. We run events for special occasions such as Easter, summer and Christmas, giving all the children and families free access to the events, We provide school uniforms for children who would possibly not have access due to financial restraints within the household. We accept referrals form local authority services for Christmas gifts for children who may need a little help with providing all that is required to provide a traditional Christmas…
Does Giving Tree have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Giving Tree. 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 Giving Tree?
Giving Tree 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.