--- title: "Spey Catchment Initiative — check charity number SC052191 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Spey Catchment Initiative a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052191. the advancement of education charity based in Moray. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/spey-catchment-initiative retrieved: 2026-08-25T06:06:29.966Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Spey Catchment Initiative is a registered charity (number SC052191) 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 citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £277,787 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Spey Catchment Initiative? Registered charity number SC052191 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Moray Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £277,787 Website [www.speycatchment.org](https://www.speycatchment.org/) ## What does Spey Catchment Initiative do? The significant activities that contribute to the achievement of objectives for the year were: the scoping andpreparation of a substantial river restoration project on the Allt Mor (River Gynack), involving the stabilisation of significantly eroded hillside scars in the upper reaches of the tributary. the scoping and preparation of a landscape-scale tree planting project along the River Conglass and its tributaries. building the capacity of the organisation. negotiating and completing scoping, planning and delivery of a small riparian woodland project at Auchnascraw in the Braes of Glenl… ## What causes is Spey Catchment Initiative registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Spey Catchment Initiative yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Spey Catchment Initiative 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=spey-catchment-initiative&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.speycatchment.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Spey Catchment Initiative a legitimate charity? Yes. Spey Catchment Initiative is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052191) 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 Spey Catchment Initiative's charity number? Spey Catchment Initiative's charity number is SC052191. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052191? Search SC052191 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 Spey Catchment Initiative do? The significant activities that contribute to the achievement of objectives for the year were: the scoping andpreparation of a substantial river restoration project on the Allt Mor (River Gynack), involving the stabilisation of significantly eroded hillside scars in the upper reaches of the tributary. the scoping and preparation of a landscape-scale tree planting project along the River Conglass and its tributaries. building the capacity of the organisation. negotiating and completing scoping, planning and delivery of a small riparian woodland project at Auchnascraw in the Braes of Glenl… Does Spey Catchment Initiative have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Spey Catchment Initiative. 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 Spey Catchment Initiative? Spey Catchment Initiative's website is https://www.speycatchment.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=SC052191).