Is Lapr a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Lapr as a registered charity (number SC052552) 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 Lapr's charity number?

Lapr's charity number is SC052552. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052552?

Search SC052552 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 Lapr have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lapr. 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 Lapr?

Lapr's website listed in our register data is https://LendAPawRescue.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 Lapr registered as a charity?

Lapr was entered on the register on 18 May 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052552SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Lapr

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

Lapr is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of animal welfare.

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What are the key facts about Lapr?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £30,185
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £28,030
Registered charity number: SC052552
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Midlothian
Website: LendAPawRescue.org

Quick answer

Lapr (number SC052552) 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 Lapr do?

We provide food, medical care and shelter for stray dogs in North Macedonia focusing on the towns of Veles, Shtip and Kumanovo. We also have a spay and neuter program and where possible we rehome dogs to the UK.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lapr

Answers Lapr gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 18 May 2023
Also known as: Lend A Paw Rescue
Where it says it operates: Midlothian

What causes is Lapr registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Lapr yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lapr a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Lapr as a registered charity (number SC052552) 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 Lapr's charity number?: Lapr's charity number is SC052552. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052552?: Search SC052552 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 Lapr do?: We provide food, medical care and shelter for stray dogs in North Macedonia focusing on the towns of Veles, Shtip and Kumanovo. We also have a spay and neuter program and where possible we rehome dogs to the UK.
Does Lapr have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lapr. 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 Lapr?: Lapr's website listed in our register data is https://LendAPawRescue.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 Lapr registered as a charity?: Lapr was entered on the register on 18 May 2023.

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.