Is Arran Dogs a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Arran Dogs as a registered charity (number SC053020) 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 Arran Dogs's charity number?

Arran Dogs's charity number is SC053020. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053020?

Search SC053020 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 Arran Dogs have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arran Dogs. 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 Arran Dogs?

Arran Dogs's website listed in our register data is http://arrandogs.org.uk. 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 Arran Dogs registered as a charity?

Arran Dogs was entered on the register on 20 December 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC053020SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Arran Dogs

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

Arran Dogs is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of animal welfare.

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What are the key facts about Arran Dogs?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £12,573
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £12,055
Registered charity number: SC053020
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: arrandogs.org.uk

Quick answer

Arran Dogs (number SC053020) 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 Arran Dogs do?

We provide a secure, bookable dog field where owners can exercise or train their dogs without intrusion from other dogs or people. The field is available at no charge, but donations are welcome. We can also provide dog training.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arran Dogs

Answers Arran Dogs 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: 20 December 2023
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is Arran Dogs registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Arran Dogs yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Arran Dogs. 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 Arran Dogs?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Arran Dogs a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Arran Dogs as a registered charity (number SC053020) 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 Arran Dogs's charity number?: Arran Dogs's charity number is SC053020. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053020?: Search SC053020 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 Arran Dogs do?: We provide a secure, bookable dog field where owners can exercise or train their dogs without intrusion from other dogs or people. The field is available at no charge, but donations are welcome. We can also provide dog training.
Does Arran Dogs have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arran Dogs. 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 Arran Dogs?: Arran Dogs's website listed in our register data is http://arrandogs.org.uk. 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 Arran Dogs registered as a charity?: Arran Dogs was entered on the register on 20 December 2023.

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.