Is Acal a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Acal as a registered charity (number SC030982) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Acal's charity number?

Acal's charity number is SC030982. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC030982?

Search SC030982 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.

Does Acal have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acal. 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 Acal?

Acal's website listed in our register data is http://www.adviceaboutanimals.info. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Acal registered as a charity?

Acal was entered on the register on 16 February 2001.

Registered charity · No. SC030982Unincorporated association

Acal

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Acal is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, the advancement of animal welfare.

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What are the key facts about Acal?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £10,939
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £47,108
Registered charity number: SC030982
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.adviceaboutanimals.info

Quick answer

Acal (number SC030982) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Acal do?

To advance the education of the public in the treatment and care of animals (be they pet, farm or wild animals or birds). and to relieve the suffering of animals and birds which have been mistreated or abandoned. In furtherance thereof the organisation shall provide and staff a telephone helpline and provide an internet site which, those seeking assistance, can contact at any time for information and advice including referral to other organisations, rescue centres, veterinary care providers and statutory bodies best able to assist the animal or animals for which the caller seeks help.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Acal

Answers Acal gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 16 February 2001
Also known as: Animal Concern Advice Line
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Acal registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Acal yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Acal. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Acal?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Acal a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Acal as a registered charity (number SC030982) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Acal's charity number?: Acal's charity number is SC030982. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC030982?: Search SC030982 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 Acal do?: To advance the education of the public in the treatment and care of animals (be they pet, farm or wild animals or birds). and to relieve the suffering of animals and birds which have been mistreated or abandoned. In furtherance thereof the organisation shall provide and staff a telephone helpline and provide an internet site which, those seeking assistance, can contact at any time for information and advice including referral to other organisations, rescue centres, veterinary care providers and statutory bodies best able to assist the animal or animals for which the caller seeks help.
Does Acal have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Acal. 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 Acal?: Acal's website listed in our register data is http://www.adviceaboutanimals.info. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Acal registered as a charity?: Acal was entered on the register on 16 February 2001.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.