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title: "Bark — check charity number SC038235 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bark a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038235. the advancement of animal welfare charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bark
retrieved: 2026-08-18T05:18:23.372Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bark is a registered charity (number SC038235) 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 £313,924 (year ending 2025-04-30). 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 Bark?

Registered charity number

SC038235

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

Scottish Borders

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)

£313,924

Website

[www.b-a-r-k.co.uk](http://www.b-a-r-k.co.uk/)

## 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.

## What causes is Bark registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bark yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bark 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?

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[Visit charity website](http://www.b-a-r-k.co.uk/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Bark a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bark is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038235) 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 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 is http://www.b-a-r-k.co.uk — 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](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=SC038235).