--- title: "Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society — check charity number SC008720 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008720. the advancement of animal welfare charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tay-valley-cat-welfare-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:31:52.357Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society is a registered charity (number SC008720) 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 animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £1,477 (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 Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society? Registered charity number SC008720 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Perth And Kinross Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £1,477 ## What does Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society do? To shelter and protect abandoned and homeless cats and kittens and to this end to establish and maintain a permanent shelter or shelters within the Tay Valley area in Scotland. Also to help keep cats and their owners together by helping people on benefits if they unfortunately encounter excessively large vet bills which they cannot afford due to financial constraints of the current economic climate. ## What causes is Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society 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=tay-valley-cat-welfare-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008720) 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 Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society's charity number? Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society's charity number is SC008720. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC008720? Search SC008720 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 Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society do? To shelter and protect abandoned and homeless cats and kittens and to this end to establish and maintain a permanent shelter or shelters within the Tay Valley area in Scotland. Also to help keep cats and their owners together by helping people on benefits if they unfortunately encounter excessively large vet bills which they cannot afford due to financial constraints of the current economic climate. Does Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society. 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 Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society? Tay Valley Cat Welfare Society 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](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=SC008720).