--- title: "Lars — charity SC046395 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "Lars (charity SC046395). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lars retrieved: 2026-10-06T19:54:02.799Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC046395SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) L # Lars Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Lars is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of animal welfare. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC046395) Work at Lars? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=lars&type=claim&name=Lars) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Lars? Registered charity number SC046395 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) South Ayrshire Quick answer Lars (number SC046395) 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 Lars do? The organisation?s purposes are to carry out activities which benefit the community through the following: 1.The advancement of education To advance understanding and learning regarding the rescue techniques of animals involved in trauma situations such as rescue from entrapment incidents etc. 2.The advancement of animal welfare To provide a service to the animal owning community that will enable rescue from entrapment situations using techniques and expertise and knowledge that contributes to a safe and controlled operation. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Lars Answers Lars gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2020, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 8 March 2016 Also known as Large Animal Rescue Scotland (LARS) Where it says it operates South Ayrshire ## What causes is Lars registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lars yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Lars. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Lars? - 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=lars&type=claim&name=Lars) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lars a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Lars as a registered charity (number SC046395) 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 Lars's charity number? Lars's charity number is SC046395. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046395? Search SC046395 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 Lars do? The organisation?s purposes are to carry out activities which benefit the community through the following: 1.The advancement of education To advance understanding and learning regarding the rescue techniques of animals involved in trauma situations such as rescue from entrapment incidents etc. 2.The advancement of animal welfare To provide a service to the animal owning community that will enable rescue from entrapment situations using techniques and expertise and knowledge that contributes to a safe and controlled operation. Does Lars have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lars. 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 Lars? Lars does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was Lars registered as a charity? Lars was entered on the register on 8 March 2016. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC046395).