--- title: "UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology — check charity number SC049849 | CharityCompare" description: "Is UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049849. the advancement of education 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/uk-centre-for-ecology-hydrology-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T00:21:36.631Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is a registered charity (number SC049849) 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. Its latest reported income was £76,680,000 (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 UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology? Registered charity number SC049849 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £76,680,000 Website [www.ceh.ac.uk](https://www.ceh.ac.uk/) ## What does UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology do? 3.1 The Company's objects are for the benefit of the public, within the United Kingdom and overseas: 3.1.1 To advance science, in particular, through: 3.1.1.1 carrying out pure and applied scientific research in terrestrial and aquatic environments (nationally and internationally) including their interactions with the atmosphere, and publishing the useful results of such research. and 3.1.1.2 delivering scientific expertise in terrestrial and aquatic environments (nationally and internationally) including their interaction with the atmosphere. 3.1.2 To advance education in the environment and… ## What causes is UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology 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=uk-centre-for-ecology-hydrology-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.ceh.ac.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology a legitimate charity? Yes. UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049849) 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 UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology's charity number? UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology's charity number is SC049849. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049849? Search SC049849 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 UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology do? 3.1 The Company's objects are for the benefit of the public, within the United Kingdom and overseas: 3.1.1 To advance science, in particular, through: 3.1.1.1 carrying out pure and applied scientific research in terrestrial and aquatic environments (nationally and internationally) including their interactions with the atmosphere, and publishing the useful results of such research. and 3.1.1.2 delivering scientific expertise in terrestrial and aquatic environments (nationally and internationally) including their interaction with the atmosphere. 3.1.2 To advance education in the environment and… Does UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. 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 UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology? UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology's website is https://www.ceh.ac.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=SC049849).