Is Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) as a registered charity (number SC035473) 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 Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru)'s charity number?

Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru)'s charity number is SC035473. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC035473?

Search SC035473 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 Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru). 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 Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru)?

Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru)'s website listed in our register data is https://crru.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 Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) registered as a charity?

Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) was entered on the register on 9 March 2004.

Registered charity · No. SC035473Unincorporated association

Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru)

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

Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, the advancement of animal welfare.

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What are the key facts about Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £129,023
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £92,739
Registered charity number: SC035473
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: crru.org.uk

Quick answer

Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) (number SC035473) 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 Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) do?

The charity is dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins through a multidisciplinary approach of scientific research, emergency rescue, and environmental education.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru)

Answers Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 9 March 2004
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru). 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 Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) as a registered charity (number SC035473) 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 Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru)'s charity number?: Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru)'s charity number is SC035473. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC035473?: Search SC035473 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 Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) do?: The charity is dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins through a multidisciplinary approach of scientific research, emergency rescue, and environmental education.
Does Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru). 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 Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru)?: Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru)'s website listed in our register data is https://crru.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 Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) registered as a charity?: Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit (Crru) was entered on the register on 9 March 2004.

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.