--- title: "Rainforest Communities Network — check charity number SC055056 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Rainforest Communities Network a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC055056. the advancement of environmental protection or improvement charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rainforest-communities-network retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:20:32.785Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Rainforest Communities Network is a registered charity (number SC055056) 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 Rainforest Communities Network? Registered charity number SC055056 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute ## What does Rainforest Communities Network do? 4. The organisation’s purposes are: (1) The advancement of community-led environmental protection or improvement of Scotland’s temperate rainforest by: (a) Promoting and supporting improved long-term management of the rainforest (b) Empowering local communities to promote, protect and regenerate the rainforest (c) Facilitating improved communication and collaboration between rainforest communities, and between rainforest communities and other bodies (d) Creating an accessible pool of resources and expertise about the knowledge and management of the rainforest (e) Promoting sustainable livelih… ## What causes is Rainforest Communities Network registered for? the advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rainforest Communities Network yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rainforest Communities Network 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=rainforest-communities-network&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Rainforest Communities Network a legitimate charity? Yes. Rainforest Communities Network is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC055056) 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 Rainforest Communities Network's charity number? Rainforest Communities Network's charity number is SC055056. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055056? Search SC055056 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 Rainforest Communities Network do? 4. The organisation’s purposes are: (1) The advancement of community-led environmental protection or improvement of Scotland’s temperate rainforest by: (a) Promoting and supporting improved long-term management of the rainforest (b) Empowering local communities to promote, protect and regenerate the rainforest (c) Facilitating improved communication and collaboration between rainforest communities, and between rainforest communities and other bodies (d) Creating an accessible pool of resources and expertise about the knowledge and management of the rainforest (e) Promoting sustainable livelih… Does Rainforest Communities Network have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rainforest Communities Network. 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 Rainforest Communities Network? Rainforest Communities Network 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=SC055056).