--- title: "Help A Hound — check charity number SC045405 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Help A Hound a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC045405. the advancement of animal welfare charity based in Stirling. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/help-a-hound retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:40:10.408Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Help A Hound is a registered charity (number SC045405) 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 £6,132 (year ending 2025-11-01). 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 Help A Hound? Registered charity number SC045405 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Stirling Latest income (year ending 2025-11-01) £6,132 Website [www.Helpahound.co.uk](http://www.helpahound.co.uk/) ## What does Help A Hound do? For the advancement of animal welfare. ## What causes is Help A Hound registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Help A Hound yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Help A Hound 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=help-a-hound&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.helpahound.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Help A Hound a legitimate charity? Yes. Help A Hound is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC045405) 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 Help A Hound's charity number? Help A Hound's charity number is SC045405. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC045405? Search SC045405 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 Help A Hound do? For the advancement of animal welfare. Does Help A Hound have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Help A Hound. 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 Help A Hound? Help A Hound's website is http://www.Helpahound.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC045405).