Is Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland as a registered charity (number SC008870) 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 Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland's charity number?

Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland's charity number is SC008870. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC008870Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland

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

Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of animal welfare.

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What are the key facts about Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £61,987
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £50,434
Registered charity number: SC008870
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.gallowaycattlesociety.co.uk

Quick answer

Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland (number SC008870) 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 Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland do?

The Charitable Purposes of the Society ('the Charitable Purposes') are: to educate the public generally and farmers in particular with regard to breeding, feeding, welfare, quality and purity of Galloway Cattle and to demonstrate their environmental qualities and the benefits they bring to agriculture and conservation. to promote scientific, empirical and practical research into the breeding, feeding and welfare of Galloway Cattle and to use the results thereof to encourage and support best practice. and to promote excellence in Galloway Cattle, and to advance education through annual and…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland

Answers Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland 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: 6 April 1944
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland as a registered charity (number SC008870) 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 Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland's charity number?: Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland's charity number is SC008870. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC008870?: Search SC008870 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 Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland do?: The Charitable Purposes of the Society ('the Charitable Purposes') are: to educate the public generally and farmers in particular with regard to breeding, feeding, welfare, quality and purity of Galloway Cattle and to demonstrate their environmental qualities and the benefits they bring to agriculture and conservation. to promote scientific, empirical and practical research into the breeding, feeding and welfare of Galloway Cattle and to use the results thereof to encourage and support best practice. and to promote excellence in Galloway Cattle, and to advance education through annual and…
Does Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland. 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 Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland?: Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland's website listed in our register data is http://www.gallowaycattlesociety.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 Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland registered as a charity?: Galloway Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland was entered on the register on 6 April 1944.

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.