Is Paws for Autism a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Paws for Autism as a registered charity (number SC048695) 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 Paws for Autism's charity number?

Paws for Autism's charity number is SC048695. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048695?

Search SC048695 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 Paws for Autism have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paws for Autism. 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 Paws for Autism?

Paws for Autism's website listed in our register data is http://www.pawsforautism.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.

When was Paws for Autism registered as a charity?

Paws for Autism was entered on the register on 11 September 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048695SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Paws for Autism

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

Paws for Autism is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about Paws for Autism?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £96,125
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £92,168
Registered charity number: SC048695
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Stirling
Website: www.pawsforautism.org.uk

Quick answer

Paws for Autism (number SC048695) 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 Paws for Autism do?

The organisation's purposes are:4.1 To provide supported dog training and education to a child or adult with a diagnosis of autism.4.2 To improve their lives with the assistance of expertly trained dogs.4.3 To provide access to a specialist expert service.4.4 To provide access to a safe environment where they can explore the relationship with dogs that can and will enhance their quality of life.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Paws for Autism

Answers Paws for Autism gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 11 September 2018
Where it says it operates: Stirling

What causes is Paws for Autism registered for?

the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Paws for Autism yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Paws for Autism. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Paws for Autism a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Paws for Autism as a registered charity (number SC048695) 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 Paws for Autism's charity number?: Paws for Autism's charity number is SC048695. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048695?: Search SC048695 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 Paws for Autism do?: The organisation's purposes are:4.1 To provide supported dog training and education to a child or adult with a diagnosis of autism.4.2 To improve their lives with the assistance of expertly trained dogs.4.3 To provide access to a specialist expert service.4.4 To provide access to a safe environment where they can explore the relationship with dogs that can and will enhance their quality of life.
Does Paws for Autism have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Paws for Autism. 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 Paws for Autism?: Paws for Autism's website listed in our register data is http://www.pawsforautism.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.
When was Paws for Autism registered as a charity?: Paws for Autism was entered on the register on 11 September 2018.

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.