--- title: "Help For Abandoned Animals — check charity number SC005441 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Help For Abandoned Animals a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC005441. the advancement of education charity based in Dundee City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/help-for-abandoned-animals retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:55:16.989Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Help For Abandoned Animals is a registered charity (number SC005441) 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. Its latest reported income was £367 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Help For Abandoned Animals? Registered charity number SC005441 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dundee City Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £367 ## What does Help For Abandoned Animals do? The charity was, and is, set up to help animals in need. This could be help with re-homing either from owner's house or finding rescue accommodation temporarily. It also strives to alleviate suffering by helping with genuine need for veterinary payment help. ## What causes is Help For Abandoned Animals registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Help For Abandoned Animals yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Help For Abandoned Animals 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-for-abandoned-animals&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Help For Abandoned Animals a legitimate charity? Yes. Help For Abandoned Animals is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC005441) 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 For Abandoned Animals's charity number? Help For Abandoned Animals's charity number is SC005441. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC005441? Search SC005441 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 For Abandoned Animals do? The charity was, and is, set up to help animals in need. This could be help with re-homing either from owner's house or finding rescue accommodation temporarily. It also strives to alleviate suffering by helping with genuine need for veterinary payment help. Does Help For Abandoned Animals have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Help For Abandoned Animals. 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 For Abandoned Animals? Help For Abandoned Animals 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=SC005441).