--- title: "Scottish SPCA — check charity number SC006467 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Scottish SPCA a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006467. the advancement of education charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/scottish-spca retrieved: 2026-08-23T13:15:06.841Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Scottish SPCA is a registered charity (number SC006467) 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. Its latest reported income was £23,598,000 (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 Scottish SPCA? Registered charity number SC006467 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £23,598,000 Website [www.scottishspca.org](http://www.scottishspca.org/) ## What does Scottish SPCA do? Investigate reports of animal cruelty and prosecute where required. raise awareness of unintended animal cruelty and educate members of the public to prevent animal cruelty. rescue injured animals with a view to rehabilitation and release (wild animals) or rehome (domestic animals). actively fundraise. advise the Scottish Government on animal welfare issues to influence changes to legislation. We rely on staff and volunteers to provide these services. ## What causes is Scottish SPCA registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish SPCA yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Scottish SPCA 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=scottish-spca&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.scottishspca.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Scottish SPCA a legitimate charity? Yes. Scottish SPCA is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006467) 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 Scottish SPCA's charity number? Scottish SPCA's charity number is SC006467. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006467? Search SC006467 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 Scottish SPCA do? Investigate reports of animal cruelty and prosecute where required. raise awareness of unintended animal cruelty and educate members of the public to prevent animal cruelty. rescue injured animals with a view to rehabilitation and release (wild animals) or rehome (domestic animals). actively fundraise. advise the Scottish Government on animal welfare issues to influence changes to legislation. We rely on staff and volunteers to provide these services. Does Scottish SPCA have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish SPCA. 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 Scottish SPCA? Scottish SPCA's website is http://www.scottishspca.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=SC006467).