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title: "Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home — check charity number SC006914 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006914. the advancement of animal welfare charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edinburgh-dog-and-cat-home
retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:59:31.175Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is a registered charity (number SC006914) 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 animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £2,766,628 (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 Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home?

Registered charity number

SC006914

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

City of Edinburgh

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£2,766,628

Website

[www.edch.org.uk](http://www.edch.org.uk/)

## What does Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home do?

The mission of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is: to protect loving homes, find loving homes and run a loving home. We do this by: Protecting loving homes - by supporting people through difficult times so that they can keep their pets. Finding loving homes - through out thorough rehoming process, we find the perfect match for both pet and person. Running a loving home - a place where animals are properly looked after, trained, played with, and loved as if they're our own.

## What causes is Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home a legitimate charity?

Yes. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006914) 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 Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home's charity number?

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home's charity number is SC006914. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC006914?

Search SC006914 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 Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home do?

The mission of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is: to protect loving homes, find loving homes and run a loving home. We do this by: Protecting loving homes - by supporting people through difficult times so that they can keep their pets. Finding loving homes - through out thorough rehoming process, we find the perfect match for both pet and person. Running a loving home - a place where animals are properly looked after, trained, played with, and loved as if they're our own.

Does Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home. 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 Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home?

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home's website is http://www.edch.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=SC006914).