--- title: "Impact Planet — check charity number SC045940 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Impact Planet a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045940. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/impact-planet-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:09:01.246Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Impact Planet is a registered charity (number SC045940) 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; the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development. 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 Impact Planet? Registered charity number SC045940 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation, E&W) Location Outwith Scotland ## What does Impact Planet do? To protect and preserve the environment for the public benefit by: the promotion of waste reduction, re-use, reclamation, recycling, use of recycled products and the use of surplus. advancing the education of the public about all aspects of waste generation, waste management and waste recycling. To prevent or relieve poverty by providing items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. To promote, for the benefit of the public, the efficiency of the police, the administration of the law and good citizenship and greater p… ## What causes is Impact Planet registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Impact Planet yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Impact Planet 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=impact-planet-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Impact Planet a legitimate charity? Yes. Impact Planet is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045940) 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 Impact Planet's charity number? Impact Planet's charity number is SC045940. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045940? Search SC045940 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 Impact Planet do? To protect and preserve the environment for the public benefit by: the promotion of waste reduction, re-use, reclamation, recycling, use of recycled products and the use of surplus. advancing the education of the public about all aspects of waste generation, waste management and waste recycling. To prevent or relieve poverty by providing items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. To promote, for the benefit of the public, the efficiency of the police, the administration of the law and good citizenship and greater p… Does Impact Planet have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Impact Planet. 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 Impact Planet? Impact Planet 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=SC045940).