Is Dogs Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dogs Trust as a registered charity (number SC053144) 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 Dogs Trust's charity number?

Dogs Trust's charity number is SC053144. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053144?

Search SC053144 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 Dogs Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dogs Trust. 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 Dogs Trust?

Dogs Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.dogstrustworldwide.com. 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.

Registered charity · No. SC053144Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Outwith Scotland

Dogs Trust

Dogs Trust is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of animal welfare, based in Outwith Scotland.

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Quick answer

Dogs Trust is listed as a registered charity (number SC053144) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £143,068,000 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

What are the key facts about Dogs Trust?

Registered charity number: SC053144
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Outwith Scotland
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31): £143,068,000
Website: www.dogstrustworldwide.com

What does Dogs Trust do?

The Charity's objects (the objects) are (and for the avoidance of doubt whether within the United Kingdom or elsewhere throughout the World) to protect dogs and other animals in the Directors' discretion from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.

What causes is Dogs Trust registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dogs Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dogs Trust 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Dogs Trust?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dogs Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dogs Trust as a registered charity (number SC053144) 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 Dogs Trust's charity number?: Dogs Trust's charity number is SC053144. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053144?: Search SC053144 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 Dogs Trust do?: The Charity's objects (the objects) are (and for the avoidance of doubt whether within the United Kingdom or elsewhere throughout the World) to protect dogs and other animals in the Directors' discretion from maltreatment, cruelty and suffering.
Does Dogs Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dogs Trust. 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 Dogs Trust?: Dogs Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.dogstrustworldwide.com. 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.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.