--- title: "The Wood Foundation Africa — check charity number SC040580 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Wood Foundation Africa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040580. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-wood-foundation-africa retrieved: 2026-08-28T15:57:16.022Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Wood Foundation Africa is a registered charity (number SC040580) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £4,748,920 (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 Wood Foundation Africa? Registered charity number SC040580 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £4,748,920 Website [www.thewoodfoundation.org.uk](http://www.thewoodfoundation.org.uk/) ## What does The Wood Foundation Africa do? TWFA's activities are focused on three main areas of (i) continued ownership and/or management of factories originally acquired by The Wood Foundation and partners from Government of Rwanda. (ii) implementation of a series of large-scale and long-term smallholder tea development projects in Rwanda and Tanzania each supporting large numbers of smallholder farmers to plant between 2500 and 4000 hectares of tea on their own land. and (iii) direct investment in smallholder-supplied businesses in rural Africa where it can add value to those farmers. Future returns from those investments will be us… ## What causes is The Wood Foundation Africa registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Wood Foundation Africa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Wood Foundation Africa 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-wood-foundation-africa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thewoodfoundation.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Wood Foundation Africa a legitimate charity? Yes. The Wood Foundation Africa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040580) 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 Wood Foundation Africa's charity number? The Wood Foundation Africa's charity number is SC040580. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040580? Search SC040580 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 Wood Foundation Africa do? TWFA's activities are focused on three main areas of (i) continued ownership and/or management of factories originally acquired by The Wood Foundation and partners from Government of Rwanda. (ii) implementation of a series of large-scale and long-term smallholder tea development projects in Rwanda and Tanzania each supporting large numbers of smallholder farmers to plant between 2500 and 4000 hectares of tea on their own land. and (iii) direct investment in smallholder-supplied businesses in rural Africa where it can add value to those farmers. Future returns from those investments will be us… Does The Wood Foundation Africa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Wood Foundation Africa. 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 Wood Foundation Africa? The Wood Foundation Africa's website is http://www.thewoodfoundation.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=SC040580).