--- title: "Mossburn Animal Centre — check charity number SC021652 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Mossburn Animal Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021652. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/mossburn-animal-centre retrieved: 2026-08-24T20:05:16.798Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Mossburn Animal Centre is a registered charity (number SC021652) 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 citizenship or community development; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £155,974 (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 Mossburn Animal Centre? Registered charity number SC021652 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30) £155,974 Website [www.mossburn.org](http://www.mossburn.org/) ## What does Mossburn Animal Centre do? Mossburn Community Farm is set up to rescue, rehabilitate and provide a home for domestic farm animals which have become abandoned, abused or misplaced due to a variety of circumstances. They are provided with all appropriate nutritional and welfare care to bring them to health and have a home for life with us. As we have a unique environment here which lends itselfWe also use our premises and animals to work with mainly young people with a variety of mental health needs, providing varying levels of therapeutic care and learning to help them through their difficulties. ## What causes is Mossburn Animal Centre registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Mossburn Animal Centre yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Mossburn Animal Centre 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=mossburn-animal-centre&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.mossburn.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Mossburn Animal Centre a legitimate charity? Yes. Mossburn Animal Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021652) 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 Mossburn Animal Centre's charity number? Mossburn Animal Centre's charity number is SC021652. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC021652? Search SC021652 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 Mossburn Animal Centre do? Mossburn Community Farm is set up to rescue, rehabilitate and provide a home for domestic farm animals which have become abandoned, abused or misplaced due to a variety of circumstances. They are provided with all appropriate nutritional and welfare care to bring them to health and have a home for life with us. As we have a unique environment here which lends itselfWe also use our premises and animals to work with mainly young people with a variety of mental health needs, providing varying levels of therapeutic care and learning to help them through their difficulties. Does Mossburn Animal Centre have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Mossburn Animal Centre. 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 Mossburn Animal Centre? Mossburn Animal Centre's website is http://www.mossburn.org — 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=SC021652).