--- title: "Vale of Leven Humane Society — check charity number SC000269 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Vale of Leven Humane Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000269. the saving of lives charity based in West Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/vale-of-leven-humane-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:28:23.120Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Vale of Leven Humane Society is a registered charity (number SC000269) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the saving of lives. 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 Vale of Leven Humane Society? Registered charity number SC000269 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location West Dunbartonshire ## What does Vale of Leven Humane Society do? In the event that a body has not been recovered by the Police & Fire services after the services has concluded their search the Humane society check the mainland and island shoreswhere the victim was drowned in the weeks and months after the Services have given upin the searchin the hope that the body will appearon the surface and can be reunited with their loved ones. ## What causes is Vale of Leven Humane Society registered for? the saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Vale of Leven Humane Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Vale of Leven Humane 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=vale-of-leven-humane-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Vale of Leven Humane Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Vale of Leven Humane Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000269) 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 Vale of Leven Humane Society's charity number? Vale of Leven Humane Society's charity number is SC000269. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000269? Search SC000269 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 Vale of Leven Humane Society do? In the event that a body has not been recovered by the Police & Fire services after the services has concluded their search the Humane society check the mainland and island shoreswhere the victim was drowned in the weeks and months after the Services have given upin the searchin the hope that the body will appearon the surface and can be reunited with their loved ones. Does Vale of Leven Humane Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vale of Leven Humane 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 Vale of Leven Humane Society? Vale of Leven Humane 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=SC000269).