PDSA
PDSA is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of animal welfare, based in Outwith Scotland.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about PDSA?
- Registered charity number
- SC037585
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
- Location
- Outwith Scotland
- Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)
- £128,887,000
- Website
- www.pdsa.org.uk
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.’
What causes is PDSA registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for PDSA yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. PDSA is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works
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Frequently asked questions
- Is PDSA a legitimate charity?
- Yes. PDSA is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037585) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://www.pdsa.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.