Is Pdsc a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Pdsc as a registered charity (number SC049701) 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 Pdsc's charity number?

Pdsc's charity number is SC049701. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049701?

Search SC049701 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 Pdsc have reviews and complaints?

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

Pdsc does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Pdsc registered as a charity?

Pdsc was entered on the register on 5 November 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049701SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Pdsc

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

Pdsc 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 Pdsc?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30: £30
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £562
Registered charity number: SC049701
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Clackmannanshire

Quick answer

Pdsc (number SC049701) 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 Pdsc do?

To promote and advance the welfare of and well-being of prairie dogs, both in the UK and internationally. This may involve making grants, loans and donations to individuals, assisting with veterinary and welfare costs and assisting with the relocation from endangered environments to safer and more suitable locations.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Pdsc

Answers Pdsc gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 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: 5 November 2019
Also known as: Prairie Dog Sid's Charity (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Clackmannanshire

What causes is Pdsc registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Pdsc yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Pdsc. 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 Pdsc a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Pdsc as a registered charity (number SC049701) 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 Pdsc's charity number?: Pdsc's charity number is SC049701. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049701?: Search SC049701 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 Pdsc do?: To promote and advance the welfare of and well-being of prairie dogs, both in the UK and internationally. This may involve making grants, loans and donations to individuals, assisting with veterinary and welfare costs and assisting with the relocation from endangered environments to safer and more suitable locations.
Does Pdsc have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pdsc. 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 Pdsc?: Pdsc does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Pdsc registered as a charity?: Pdsc was entered on the register on 5 November 2019.

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.