Is Bark a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bark as a registered charity (number SC038235) 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 Bark's charity number?

Bark's charity number is SC038235. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC038235?

Search SC038235 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 Bark have reviews and complaints?

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

Bark's website listed in our register data is http://www.b-a-r-k.co.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 Bark registered as a charity?

Bark was entered on the register on 16 May 2007.

Registered charity · No. SC038235Unincorporated association

Bark

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

Bark is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of animal welfare.

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What are the key facts about Bark?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £313,924
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £365,412
Registered charity number: SC038235
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: www.b-a-r-k.co.uk

Quick answer

Bark (number SC038235) 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 Bark do?

To relieve the suffering of any animal in need of care and attention or suffering from abuse and in particular to provide and maintain a rescue home for temporary reception care and treatment of such animals and rehome them wherever possible.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bark

Answers Bark gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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 May 2007
Also known as: Berwick Animal Rescue Kennels
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Bark registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bark yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bark a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bark as a registered charity (number SC038235) 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 Bark's charity number?: Bark's charity number is SC038235. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC038235?: Search SC038235 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 Bark do?: To relieve the suffering of any animal in need of care and attention or suffering from abuse and in particular to provide and maintain a rescue home for temporary reception care and treatment of such animals and rehome them wherever possible.
Does Bark have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bark. 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 Bark?: Bark's website listed in our register data is http://www.b-a-r-k.co.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 Bark registered as a charity?: Bark was entered on the register on 16 May 2007.

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.