Is JBF Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists JBF Scotland as a registered charity (number SC036489) 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 JBF Scotland's charity number?

JBF Scotland's charity number is SC036489. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC036489?

Search SC036489 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 JBF Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for JBF Scotland. 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 JBF Scotland?

JBF Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.jbfscotland.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.

When was JBF Scotland registered as a charity?

JBF Scotland was entered on the register on 9 April 2005.

Registered charity · No. SC036489Unincorporated association

JBF Scotland

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

JBF Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

Visit charity website Check official registration

Work at JBF Scotland? Claim this profile free to add your own description, logo and links.

At a glance · official register

What are the key facts about JBF Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2026-05-31: £2,059
Registered charity number: SC036489
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders
Website: www.jbfscotland.org

Quick answer

JBF Scotland (number SC036489) 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 JBF Scotland do?

We raise funds in UK to make grants to organisations in Pakistan and India who are working to improve the lives of animals and people.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for JBF Scotland

Answers JBF Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2026, 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 April 2005
Also known as: Jbf (scotland)
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is JBF Scotland registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for JBF Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score JBF Scotland. 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 JBF Scotland?

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. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

How to read charity accounts · Explore rated charities

Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score.

Claim this profile — free Visit charity website

Frequently asked questions

Is JBF Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists JBF Scotland as a registered charity (number SC036489) 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 JBF Scotland's charity number?: JBF Scotland's charity number is SC036489. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC036489?: Search SC036489 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 JBF Scotland do?: We raise funds in UK to make grants to organisations in Pakistan and India who are working to improve the lives of animals and people.
Does JBF Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for JBF Scotland. 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 JBF Scotland?: JBF Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.jbfscotland.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.
When was JBF Scotland registered as a charity?: JBF Scotland was entered on the register on 9 April 2005.

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.