--- title: "Royal Scottish Forestry Society — check charity number SC002058 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Royal Scottish Forestry Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002058. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/royal-scottish-forestry-society retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:06:38.556Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Royal Scottish Forestry Society is a registered charity (number SC002058) 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 education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £117,025 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society? Registered charity number SC002058 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £117,025 Website [www.rsfs.org.uk](http://www.rsfs.org.uk/) ## What does Royal Scottish Forestry Society do? We are set up to share knowledge, build skills, and inspire sustainable forestry across Scotland. We do this by being an educational charity and membership organisation working across Scotland. We organise forestry field days and online events, open to all. For our members, we also provide skills workshops and publish the Scottish Forestry journal and a fortnightly news digest. We offer funding and grants to promote forestry learning and activities, and we nurture an engaged network of people who care for our forests. ## What causes is Royal Scottish Forestry Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Royal Scottish Forestry Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Royal Scottish Forestry Society 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=royal-scottish-forestry-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.rsfs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Royal Scottish Forestry Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Royal Scottish Forestry Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002058) 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society's charity number? Royal Scottish Forestry Society's charity number is SC002058. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002058? Search SC002058 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society do? We are set up to share knowledge, build skills, and inspire sustainable forestry across Scotland. We do this by being an educational charity and membership organisation working across Scotland. We organise forestry field days and online events, open to all. For our members, we also provide skills workshops and publish the Scottish Forestry journal and a fortnightly news digest. We offer funding and grants to promote forestry learning and activities, and we nurture an engaged network of people who care for our forests. Does Royal Scottish Forestry Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Royal Scottish Forestry Society. 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 Royal Scottish Forestry Society? Royal Scottish Forestry Society's website is http://www.rsfs.org.uk — 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=SC002058).