Is Dawgs a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dawgs as a registered charity (number SC022666) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Dawgs's charity number?

Dawgs's charity number is SC022666. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC022666?

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Does Dawgs have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dawgs. 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 Dawgs?

Dawgs's website listed in our register data is http://www.dawgs.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Dawgs registered as a charity?

Dawgs was entered on the register on 15 June 1994.

Registered charity · No. SC022666SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Dawgs

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Dawgs is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of animal welfare.

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What are the key facts about Dawgs?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £179,631
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £158,148
Registered charity number: SC022666
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.dawgs.co.uk

Quick answer

Dawgs (number SC022666) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Dawgs do?

To find loving new homes for Dogs whose owners are no longer able to care for them. We have rehoming staff who meet the dog, advertise the dog then do home checks etc to ensure that the dog is a match for its new home

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dawgs

Answers Dawgs gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 June 1994
Also known as: Dog Action Working Group Scotland SCIO
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Dawgs registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dawgs yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dawgs. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Dawgs?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dawgs a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dawgs as a registered charity (number SC022666) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Dawgs's charity number?: Dawgs's charity number is SC022666. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC022666?: Search SC022666 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 Dawgs do?: To find loving new homes for Dogs whose owners are no longer able to care for them. We have rehoming staff who meet the dog, advertise the dog then do home checks etc to ensure that the dog is a match for its new home
Does Dawgs have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dawgs. 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 Dawgs?: Dawgs's website listed in our register data is http://www.dawgs.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Dawgs registered as a charity?: Dawgs was entered on the register on 15 June 1994.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.