--- title: "Hero Paws SCIO — charity SC051486" description: "Hero Paws SCIO (charity SC051486). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hero-paws-scio retrieved: 2026-09-23T07:32:42.757Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Hero Paws SCIO is listed as a registered charity (number SC051486) 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 £194,447 (year ending 2025-06-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Hero Paws SCIO? Registered charity number SC051486 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £194,447 Website [www.heropaws@org.uk](https://www.heropaws@org.uk/) ## What does Hero Paws SCIO do? Hero Paws is set up to ensure that no serving or retired working dog is left without dignity, care, or support after service. What we do: We provide lifelong welfare, veterinary, behavioural, training, and transition support to UK military working dogs and their families. Where gaps exist, we also support police, prison, and other service dogs that fall outside restrictive charity criteria. We place dignity and welfare above length of service, rank, or labels. How we do it: Led by veterans and experienced handlers, we deliver direct, hands-on support rather than paperwork barriers. There are… ## What causes is Hero Paws SCIO registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hero Paws SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hero Paws SCIO 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Hero Paws SCIO? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. 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A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is Hero Paws SCIO's charity number? Hero Paws SCIO's charity number is SC051486. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC051486? Search SC051486 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 Hero Paws SCIO do? Hero Paws is set up to ensure that no serving or retired working dog is left without dignity, care, or support after service. What we do: We provide lifelong welfare, veterinary, behavioural, training, and transition support to UK military working dogs and their families. Where gaps exist, we also support police, prison, and other service dogs that fall outside restrictive charity criteria. We place dignity and welfare above length of service, rank, or labels. How we do it: Led by veterans and experienced handlers, we deliver direct, hands-on support rather than paperwork barriers. There are… Does Hero Paws SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hero Paws SCIO. 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 Hero Paws SCIO? Hero Paws SCIO's website listed in our register data is https://www.heropaws@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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-23, 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=SC051486).