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title: "Paws on Plastic — check charity number SC051306 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Paws on Plastic a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051306. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/paws-on-plastic
retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:59:04.550Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Paws on Plastic is a registered charity (number SC051306) 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 advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £4,839 (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 Paws on Plastic?

Registered charity number

SC051306

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Aberdeenshire

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£4,839

Website

[pawsonplastic.org.uk](https://pawsonplastic.org.uk/)

## What does Paws on Plastic do?

The charity encourages dog owners to pick up litter on walks to protect animals, communities and the environment via social media, talks & exhibiting at events in addition to running litterpicks and beachcleans. We also educate on the consequences of littering via talks and visits and events.

## What causes is Paws on Plastic registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Paws on Plastic yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Paws on Plastic 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.
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[Visit charity website](https://pawsonplastic.org.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Paws on Plastic a legitimate charity?

Yes. Paws on Plastic is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051306) 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 Paws on Plastic's charity number?

Paws on Plastic's charity number is SC051306. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051306?

Search SC051306 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 Paws on Plastic do?

The charity encourages dog owners to pick up litter on walks to protect animals, communities and the environment via social media, talks & exhibiting at events in addition to running litterpicks and beachcleans. We also educate on the consequences of littering via talks and visits and events.

Does Paws on Plastic have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paws on Plastic. 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 Paws on Plastic?

Paws on Plastic's website is https://pawsonplastic.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=SC051306).