--- title: "National Sheep Association — check charity number SC042853 | CharityCompare" description: "Is National Sheep Association a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC042853. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/national-sheep-association-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:29:29.867Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer National Sheep Association is a registered charity (number SC042853) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £1,319,640 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 National Sheep Association? Registered charity number SC042853 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,319,640 Website [www.nationalsheep.org.uk](http://www.nationalsheep.org.uk/) ## What does National Sheep Association do? To encourage and improve breeding, management and promotion of sheep as a species and as an activity in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in pursuit of advancing education, health, heritage, science, environmental protection and improvement and animal welfare for the public benefit ## What causes is National Sheep Association registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for National Sheep Association yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. National Sheep Association 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=national-sheep-association-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nationalsheep.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is National Sheep Association a legitimate charity? Yes. National Sheep Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC042853) 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 National Sheep Association's charity number? National Sheep Association's charity number is SC042853. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC042853? Search SC042853 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 National Sheep Association do? To encourage and improve breeding, management and promotion of sheep as a species and as an activity in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in pursuit of advancing education, health, heritage, science, environmental protection and improvement and animal welfare for the public benefit Does National Sheep Association have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for National Sheep Association. 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 National Sheep Association? National Sheep Association's website is http://www.nationalsheep.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=SC042853).