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title: "Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue — check charity number SC004506 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004506. the advancement of animal welfare charity based in North Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hessilhead-wildlife-rescue
retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:50:17.867Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue is a registered charity (number SC004506) 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 £264,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue?

Registered charity number

SC004506

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

Location

North Ayrshire

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£264,000

Website

[www.hessilheadwildlife.org.uk](https://www.hessilheadwildlife.org.uk/)

## What does Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue do?

The purpose of the Trust is to rescue, repair and rehabilitate wild birds and animals in need of human aid. This objective has been pursued throughout the year as in previous years. The main activities undertaken in the year was rescuing animals in need of human aid.

## What causes is Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004506) 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 Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue's charity number?

Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue's charity number is SC004506. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC004506?

Search SC004506 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 Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue do?

The purpose of the Trust is to rescue, repair and rehabilitate wild birds and animals in need of human aid. This objective has been pursued throughout the year as in previous years. The main activities undertaken in the year was rescuing animals in need of human aid.

Does Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue. 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 Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue?

Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue's website is https://www.hessilheadwildlife.org.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=SC004506).