--- title: "9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives — check charity number SC051803 | CharityCompare" description: "Is 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051803. the advancement of animal welfare charity based in East Ayrshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/9-lives-scotland-9-lives retrieved: 2026-08-18T17:49:40.911Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives is a registered charity (number SC051803) 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 £98,905 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives? Registered charity number SC051803 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location East Ayrshire Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £98,905 ## What does 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives do? The charity works with both individuals & organisations abroad to rescue cats, transports them to the UK & provides permanent (adoptive) & foster homes for them. ## What causes is 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives 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=9-lives-scotland-9-lives&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives a legitimate charity? Yes. 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051803) 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 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives's charity number? 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives's charity number is SC051803. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051803? Search SC051803 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 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives do? The charity works with both individuals & organisations abroad to rescue cats, transports them to the UK & provides permanent (adoptive) & foster homes for them. Does 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives. 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 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives? 9 Lives Scotland / 9 Lives 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=SC051803).