Pins
Pins is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of animal welfare, based in South Lanarkshire.
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What are the key facts about Pins?
- Registered charity number
- SC052622
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- South Lanarkshire
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £79,928
What does Pins do?
Our aims are to rescue and rehabilitate ex-working animals, primarily, but not exclusively, podencos, and to provide and maintain rescue homes for them. We want to promote better understanding of the welfare issues facing these animals and to promote humane behaviour towards them, including provision of appropriate care, protection and treatment during and after their working life. We also aim to improve awareness and education in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among these animals. We provide ongoing lifetime rescue back up for the…
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Why is there no Clarity Score for Pins yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pins a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Pins is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052622) 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 Pins's charity number?
- Pins's charity number is SC052622. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC052622?
- Search SC052622 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 Pins do?
- Our aims are to rescue and rehabilitate ex-working animals, primarily, but not exclusively, podencos, and to provide and maintain rescue homes for them. We want to promote better understanding of the welfare issues facing these animals and to promote humane behaviour towards them, including provision of appropriate care, protection and treatment during and after their working life. We also aim to improve awareness and education in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among these animals. We provide ongoing lifetime rescue back up for the…
- Does Pins have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pins. 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 Pins?
- Pins 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.