--- title: "Great Glen Ferrets — check charity number SC053623 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Great Glen Ferrets a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053623. the advancement of education charity based in Highland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/great-glen-ferrets retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:36:49.385Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Great Glen Ferrets is a registered charity (number SC053623) 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 education; the advancement of animal welfare. 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 Great Glen Ferrets? Registered charity number SC053623 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Highland ## What does Great Glen Ferrets do? a) to educate the public in matters pertaining to the prevention of cruelty and suffering amongst ferrets and domesticated polecats b) for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of ferrets and domesticated polecats in need of care and attention and in particular to provide and maintain rescue homes and facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals ## What causes is Great Glen Ferrets registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Great Glen Ferrets yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Great Glen Ferrets 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=great-glen-ferrets&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Great Glen Ferrets a legitimate charity? Yes. Great Glen Ferrets is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053623) 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 Great Glen Ferrets's charity number? Great Glen Ferrets's charity number is SC053623. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053623? Search SC053623 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 Great Glen Ferrets do? a) to educate the public in matters pertaining to the prevention of cruelty and suffering amongst ferrets and domesticated polecats b) for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of ferrets and domesticated polecats in need of care and attention and in particular to provide and maintain rescue homes and facilities for the reception, care and treatment of such animals Does Great Glen Ferrets have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Great Glen Ferrets. 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 Great Glen Ferrets? Great Glen Ferrets 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=SC053623).