--- title: "The Royal Countryside Fund — check charity number SC048055 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Royal Countryside Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048055. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-royal-countryside-fund-2 retrieved: 2026-08-28T01:10:39.106Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Royal Countryside Fund is a registered charity (number SC048055) 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 health. Its latest reported income was £4,107,487 (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 The Royal Countryside Fund? Registered charity number SC048055 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,107,487 Website [www.royalcountrysidefund.org.uk](https://www.royalcountrysidefund.org.uk/) ## What does The Royal Countryside Fund do? The objects of the Charity are: 2.1 the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in farming and/or rural areas. 2.2 the advancement of education in all matters relating to farming and/or rural areas. 2.3 the prevention or relief of poverty in farming and/or rural areas. 2.4 the advancement of health in farming and/or rural areas. 2.5 the promotion, for the benefit of the public, of any charitable purposes and in particular charitable purposes connected with rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation throughout the UK by all or any of… ## What causes is The Royal Countryside Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Royal Countryside Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Royal Countryside Fund 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=the-royal-countryside-fund-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.royalcountrysidefund.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Royal Countryside Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. The Royal Countryside Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048055) 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 The Royal Countryside Fund's charity number? The Royal Countryside Fund's charity number is SC048055. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048055? Search SC048055 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 The Royal Countryside Fund do? The objects of the Charity are: 2.1 the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in farming and/or rural areas. 2.2 the advancement of education in all matters relating to farming and/or rural areas. 2.3 the prevention or relief of poverty in farming and/or rural areas. 2.4 the advancement of health in farming and/or rural areas. 2.5 the promotion, for the benefit of the public, of any charitable purposes and in particular charitable purposes connected with rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation throughout the UK by all or any of… Does The Royal Countryside Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Royal Countryside Fund. 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 The Royal Countryside Fund? The Royal Countryside Fund's website is https://www.royalcountrysidefund.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=SC048055).