--- title: "Blackburn House Animal Shelter — check charity number SC044918 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Blackburn House Animal Shelter a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044918. the advancement of animal welfare charity based in West Lothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/blackburn-house-animal-shelter retrieved: 2026-08-18T20:59:59.695Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Blackburn House Animal Shelter is a registered charity (number SC044918) 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 £22,577 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Blackburn House Animal Shelter? Registered charity number SC044918 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £22,577 ## What does Blackburn House Animal Shelter do? To rehome any animal handed in to our charity, ensuring they are all vet checked and neutered/spayed as well as microchipped if not already done. We ensure the welfare of the animals is maintained and they get adopted by people that will care for them for the rest of their life. ## What causes is Blackburn House Animal Shelter registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Blackburn House Animal Shelter yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Blackburn House Animal Shelter 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=blackburn-house-animal-shelter&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Blackburn House Animal Shelter a legitimate charity? Yes. Blackburn House Animal Shelter is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044918) 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 Blackburn House Animal Shelter's charity number? Blackburn House Animal Shelter's charity number is SC044918. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044918? Search SC044918 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 Blackburn House Animal Shelter do? To rehome any animal handed in to our charity, ensuring they are all vet checked and neutered/spayed as well as microchipped if not already done. We ensure the welfare of the animals is maintained and they get adopted by people that will care for them for the rest of their life. Does Blackburn House Animal Shelter have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Blackburn House Animal Shelter. 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 Blackburn House Animal Shelter? Blackburn House Animal Shelter does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC044918).