--- title: "Four Steps to Freedom — check charity number SC045521 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Four Steps to Freedom a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045521. the advancement of animal welfare charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/four-steps-to-freedom retrieved: 2026-08-24T00:11:13.031Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Four Steps to Freedom is a registered charity (number SC045521) 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 £53,870 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Four Steps to Freedom? Registered charity number SC045521 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £53,870 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Four Steps to Freedom 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=four-steps-to-freedom&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Four Steps to Freedom a legitimate charity? Yes. Four Steps to Freedom is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045521) 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 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. 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=SC045521).