Is PDSA a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists PDSA as a registered charity (number SC037585) 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 PDSA's charity number?

PDSA's charity number is SC037585. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC037585?

Search SC037585 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 PDSA have reviews and complaints?

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

PDSA's website listed in our register data is http://www.pdsa.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 PDSA registered as a charity?

PDSA was entered on the register on 8 November 2006.

Registered charity · No. SC037585Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)

PDSA

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

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

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What are the key facts about PDSA?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £126,247,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £125,640,000
Registered charity number: SC037585
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.pdsa.org.uk

Quick answer

PDSA (number SC037585) 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 PDSA do?

(4) The objects of the Society are– a) the provision of free medical or surgical treatment, or such treatment at reduced charges, to animals belonging to persons who are unable to afford the services of a veterinary surgeon. b) the prevention of suffering of animals by the provision of preventative treatment, care and advice (whether free, at a reduced charge or at full charge). c) the education of the public in matters concerning animal health and welfare in general. d) the advancement of animal welfare for the public benefit by any other means.’

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for PDSA

Answers PDSA gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 8 November 2006
Also known as: People's Dispensary For Sick Animals
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is PDSA registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for PDSA yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is PDSA a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists PDSA as a registered charity (number SC037585) 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 PDSA's charity number?: PDSA's charity number is SC037585. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC037585?: Search SC037585 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 PDSA do?: (4) The objects of the Society are– a) the provision of free medical or surgical treatment, or such treatment at reduced charges, to animals belonging to persons who are unable to afford the services of a veterinary surgeon. b) the prevention of suffering of animals by the provision of preventative treatment, care and advice (whether free, at a reduced charge or at full charge). c) the education of the public in matters concerning animal health and welfare in general. d) the advancement of animal welfare for the public benefit by any other means.’
Does PDSA have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for PDSA. 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 PDSA?: PDSA's website listed in our register data is http://www.pdsa.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 PDSA registered as a charity?: PDSA was entered on the register on 8 November 2006.

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.