Is Glasgow Humane Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Glasgow Humane Society as a registered charity (number SC001178) 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 Glasgow Humane Society's charity number?

Glasgow Humane Society's charity number is SC001178. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC001178?

Search SC001178 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 Glasgow Humane Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Humane Society. 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 Glasgow Humane Society?

Glasgow Humane Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.glasgowhumanesociety.org.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 Glasgow Humane Society registered as a charity?

Glasgow Humane Society was entered on the register on 1 May 1912.

Registered charity · No. SC001178SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Glasgow Humane Society

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

Glasgow Humane Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Glasgow Humane Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31: £56,361
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31: £77,692
Registered charity number: SC001178
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.glasgowhumanesociety.org.uk

Quick answer

Glasgow Humane Society (number SC001178) 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 Glasgow Humane Society do?

Provide water safety and recovery on the Clyde. We do this via our paid officer and volunteers, along with a board of Trustees. We operate two boats, one from Glasgow Green and the other from the Transport Museum. We also maintain nearly 400 lifebuoys which line the banks of the Clyde.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Glasgow Humane Society

Answers Glasgow Humane Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 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: 1 May 1912
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Glasgow Humane Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Glasgow Humane Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Glasgow Humane Society. 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 Glasgow Humane Society?

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 Glasgow Humane Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Glasgow Humane Society as a registered charity (number SC001178) 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 Glasgow Humane Society's charity number?: Glasgow Humane Society's charity number is SC001178. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC001178?: Search SC001178 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 Glasgow Humane Society do?: Provide water safety and recovery on the Clyde. We do this via our paid officer and volunteers, along with a board of Trustees. We operate two boats, one from Glasgow Green and the other from the Transport Museum. We also maintain nearly 400 lifebuoys which line the banks of the Clyde.
Does Glasgow Humane Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glasgow Humane Society. 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 Glasgow Humane Society?: Glasgow Humane Society's website listed in our register data is https://www.glasgowhumanesociety.org.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 Glasgow Humane Society registered as a charity?: Glasgow Humane Society was entered on the register on 1 May 1912.

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.