Is Four Steps to Freedom a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Four Steps to Freedom as a registered charity (number SC045521) 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 Four Steps to Freedom's charity number?

Four Steps to Freedom's charity number is SC045521. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045521?

Search SC045521 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 Four Steps to Freedom have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Four Steps to Freedom. 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 Four Steps to Freedom?

Four Steps to Freedom does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Four Steps to Freedom registered as a charity?

Four Steps to Freedom was entered on the register on 27 March 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045521Unincorporated association

Four Steps to Freedom

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

Four Steps to Freedom 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 Four Steps to Freedom?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £53,870
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £56,909
Registered charity number: SC045521
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City

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Four Steps to Freedom (number SC045521) 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 Four Steps to Freedom do?

To promote the advancement of animal welfare in Tanzania and to provide and promote the provision of services aimed at caring for injured and neglected animals so that they may live a healthy, full life.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Four Steps to Freedom

Answers Four Steps to Freedom gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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 March 2015
Also known as: Friends of Mbwa Wa Africa Animal Rescue
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Four Steps to Freedom registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Four Steps to Freedom yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Four Steps to Freedom a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Four Steps to Freedom as a registered charity (number SC045521) 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 Four Steps to Freedom's charity number?: Four Steps to Freedom's charity number is SC045521. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045521?: Search SC045521 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 Four Steps to Freedom do?: To promote the advancement of animal welfare in Tanzania and to provide and promote the provision of services aimed at caring for injured and neglected animals so that they may live a healthy, full life.
Does Four Steps to Freedom have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Four Steps to Freedom. 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 Four Steps to Freedom?: Four Steps to Freedom does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Four Steps to Freedom registered as a charity?: Four Steps to Freedom was entered on the register on 27 March 2015.

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.