Acal
Acal is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, the advancement of animal welfare, based in Argyll And Bute.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Acal?
- Registered charity number
- SC030982
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Unincorporated association
- Location
- Argyll And Bute
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £65,312
- Website
- www.adviceaboutanimals.info
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.
What causes is Acal registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Acal yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Acal 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Acal a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Acal is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC030982) 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 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 is http://www.adviceaboutanimals.info — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.