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title: "Rainforest Saver, RFS — check charity number SC050373 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Rainforest Saver,  RFS a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050373. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/rainforest-saver-rfs
retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:10:27.330Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Rainforest Saver, RFS is a registered charity (number SC050373) 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. Its latest reported income was £49,968 (year ending 2025-04-05). 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 Saver, RFS?

Registered charity number

SC050373

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£49,968

Website

[rainforestsaver.org](http://rainforestsaver.org/)

## What does Rainforest Saver, RFS do?

To save rainforests and relieve poverty at the same time. It does this using a special forestry technique known as Inga alley cropping. (see website). We work in Ecuador and in Cameroon, contacting farmers and village communities showing them how the system works, giving them Inga seeds/seedlings to start them off and following them up until they have established the system.

## What causes is Rainforest Saver, RFS registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Rainforest Saver, RFS yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Rainforest Saver, RFS 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Rainforest Saver, RFS a legitimate charity?

Yes. Rainforest Saver, RFS is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050373) 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 Saver, RFS's charity number?

Rainforest Saver, RFS's charity number is SC050373. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050373?

Search SC050373 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 Saver, RFS do?

To save rainforests and relieve poverty at the same time. It does this using a special forestry technique known as Inga alley cropping. (see website). We work in Ecuador and in Cameroon, contacting farmers and village communities showing them how the system works, giving them Inga seeds/seedlings to start them off and following them up until they have established the system.

Does Rainforest Saver, RFS have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Rainforest Saver, RFS. 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 Saver, RFS?

Rainforest Saver, RFS's website is http://rainforestsaver.org — 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=SC050373).