Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
British College of Veterinary Specialists is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, animals.
British College of Veterinary Specialists (number 1158171) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 British College of Veterinary Specialists do?
To advance the education and well being of the public by promoting the health and welfare of animals through the development, understanding and application of veterinary specialist care
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for British College of Veterinary Specialists
Answers British College of Veterinary Specialists gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission 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”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record British College of Veterinary Specialists as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
British College of Veterinary Specialists's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Veterinary Specialist Association
Previous names on the register
Bcvs
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups; The General Public/mankind.
Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is British College of Veterinary Specialists registered for?
Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesAnimals
Why is there no Clarity Score for British College of Veterinary Specialists yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score British College of Veterinary Specialists.
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Is British College of Veterinary Specialists a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists British College of Veterinary Specialists as a registered charity (number 1158171) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 British College of Veterinary Specialists's charity number?
British College of Veterinary Specialists's charity number is 1158171. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1158171?
Search 1158171 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does British College of Veterinary Specialists do?
To advance the education and well being of the public by promoting the health and welfare of animals through the development, understanding and application of veterinary specialist care
Does British College of Veterinary Specialists have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for British College of Veterinary Specialists. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to British College of Veterinary Specialists?
British College of Veterinary Specialists's website listed in our register data is https://vsavet.org. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to British College of Veterinary Specialists?
The register does not record British College of Veterinary Specialists as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are British College of Veterinary Specialists's trustees paid?
British College of Veterinary Specialists's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was British College of Veterinary Specialists previously called?
The register lists this previous name for British College of Veterinary Specialists: Bcvs.
When was British College of Veterinary Specialists registered as a charity?
British College of Veterinary Specialists was entered on the register on 7 August 2014.