--- title: "Kilwhiss Community Woodland — check charity number SC055403 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Kilwhiss Community Woodland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055403. the advancement of environmental protection or improvement charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/kilwhiss-community-woodland retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:01:00.548Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Kilwhiss Community Woodland is a registered charity (number SC055403) 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 environmental protection or improvement. 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 Kilwhiss Community Woodland? Registered charity number SC055403 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Fife ## What does Kilwhiss Community Woodland do? 1 The organisation's purposes are the advancement of environmental protection and improvement a) To take ownership of the community woodland and associated habitats known as the Kilwhiss strip, for the Giffordtown and district community. b) To survey, maintain and enhance the biodiversity of the woodland and watercourses with minimal intervention. c) To maintain the woodland for wind protection and other environmental effects and offer benefits to the community in terms of well-being and amenity. ## What causes is Kilwhiss Community Woodland registered for? the advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Kilwhiss Community Woodland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Kilwhiss Community Woodland 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=kilwhiss-community-woodland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Kilwhiss Community Woodland a legitimate charity? Yes. Kilwhiss Community Woodland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055403) 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 Kilwhiss Community Woodland's charity number? Kilwhiss Community Woodland's charity number is SC055403. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055403? Search SC055403 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 Kilwhiss Community Woodland do? 1 The organisation's purposes are the advancement of environmental protection and improvement a) To take ownership of the community woodland and associated habitats known as the Kilwhiss strip, for the Giffordtown and district community. b) To survey, maintain and enhance the biodiversity of the woodland and watercourses with minimal intervention. c) To maintain the woodland for wind protection and other environmental effects and offer benefits to the community in terms of well-being and amenity. Does Kilwhiss Community Woodland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Kilwhiss Community Woodland. 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 Kilwhiss Community Woodland? Kilwhiss Community Woodland 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=SC055403).