--- title: "Lars — check charity number SC046395 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lars a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046395. the advancement of education charity based in South Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lars retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:07:27.553Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lars is a registered charity (number SC046395) 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 Lars? Registered charity number SC046395 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Ayrshire ## What does Lars do? The organisation?s purposes are to carry out activities which benefit the community through the following: 1.The advancement of education To advance understanding and learning regarding the rescue techniques of animals involved in trauma situations such as rescue from entrapment incidents etc. 2.The advancement of animal welfare To provide a service to the animal owning community that will enable rescue from entrapment situations using techniques and expertise and knowledge that contributes to a safe and controlled operation. ## What causes is Lars registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lars yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lars 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=lars&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lars a legitimate charity? Yes. Lars is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046395) 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 Lars's charity number? Lars's charity number is SC046395. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046395? Search SC046395 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 Lars do? The organisation?s purposes are to carry out activities which benefit the community through the following: 1.The advancement of education To advance understanding and learning regarding the rescue techniques of animals involved in trauma situations such as rescue from entrapment incidents etc. 2.The advancement of animal welfare To provide a service to the animal owning community that will enable rescue from entrapment situations using techniques and expertise and knowledge that contributes to a safe and controlled operation. Does Lars have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lars. 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 Lars? Lars 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=SC046395).