Is Dogs Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dogs Trust as a registered charity (number SC053144) 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 Dogs Trust's charity number?

Dogs Trust's charity number is SC053144. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053144?

Search SC053144 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.

Does Dogs Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dogs Trust. 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 Dogs Trust?

Dogs Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.dogstrustworldwide.com. 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 Dogs Trust registered as a charity?

Dogs Trust was entered on the register on 27 February 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053144Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Dogs Trust

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

Dogs Trust 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 Dogs Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £172,342,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £162,805,000
Registered charity number: SC053144
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.dogstrustworldwide.com

Quick answer

Dogs Trust (number SC053144) 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 Dogs Trust do?

The Charity's objects (the objects) are (and for the avoidance of doubt whether within the United Kingdom or elsewhere throughout the World) to protect dogs and other animals in the Directors' discretion from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dogs Trust

Answers Dogs Trust 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: 27 February 2024
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Dogs Trust registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dogs Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dogs Trust. 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 Dogs Trust?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dogs Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dogs Trust as a registered charity (number SC053144) 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 Dogs Trust's charity number?: Dogs Trust's charity number is SC053144. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053144?: Search SC053144 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 Dogs Trust do?: The Charity's objects (the objects) are (and for the avoidance of doubt whether within the United Kingdom or elsewhere throughout the World) to protect dogs and other animals in the Directors' discretion from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.
Does Dogs Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dogs Trust. 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 Dogs Trust?: Dogs Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.dogstrustworldwide.com. 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 Dogs Trust registered as a charity?: Dogs Trust was entered on the register on 27 February 2024.

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.