Is Hero Paws SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hero Paws SCIO as a registered charity (number SC051486) 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 Hero Paws SCIO's charity number?

Hero Paws SCIO's charity number is SC051486. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051486?

Search SC051486 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 Hero Paws SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hero Paws SCIO. 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 Hero Paws SCIO?

Hero Paws SCIO's website listed in our register data is https://www.heropaws@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 Hero Paws SCIO registered as a charity?

Hero Paws SCIO was entered on the register on 11 January 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051486SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Hero Paws SCIO

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

Hero Paws SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of animal welfare.

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What are the key facts about Hero Paws SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £194,447
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £129,411
Registered charity number: SC051486
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.heropaws@org.uk

Quick answer

Hero Paws SCIO (number SC051486) 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 Hero Paws SCIO do?

Hero Paws is set up to ensure that no serving or retired working dog is left without dignity, care, or support after service. What we do: We provide lifelong welfare, veterinary, behavioural, training, and transition support to UK military working dogs and their families. Where gaps exist, we also support police, prison, and other service dogs that fall outside restrictive charity criteria. We place dignity and welfare above length of service, rank, or labels. How we do it: Led by veterans and experienced handlers, we deliver direct, hands-on support rather than paperwork barriers. There are…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hero Paws SCIO

Answers Hero Paws SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 11 January 2022
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Hero Paws SCIO registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hero Paws SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hero Paws SCIO. 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 Hero Paws SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hero Paws SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hero Paws SCIO as a registered charity (number SC051486) 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 Hero Paws SCIO's charity number?: Hero Paws SCIO's charity number is SC051486. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051486?: Search SC051486 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 Hero Paws SCIO do?: Hero Paws is set up to ensure that no serving or retired working dog is left without dignity, care, or support after service. What we do: We provide lifelong welfare, veterinary, behavioural, training, and transition support to UK military working dogs and their families. Where gaps exist, we also support police, prison, and other service dogs that fall outside restrictive charity criteria. We place dignity and welfare above length of service, rank, or labels. How we do it: Led by veterans and experienced handlers, we deliver direct, hands-on support rather than paperwork barriers. There are…
Does Hero Paws SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hero Paws SCIO. 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 Hero Paws SCIO?: Hero Paws SCIO's website listed in our register data is https://www.heropaws@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 Hero Paws SCIO registered as a charity?: Hero Paws SCIO was entered on the register on 11 January 2022.

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.