Pins
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Pins is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of animal welfare.
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At a glance · official register
What are the key facts about Pins?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
- £79,928
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
- £82,768
- Registered charity number
- SC052622
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- South Lanarkshire
Quick answer
What does Pins do?
Our aims are to rescue and rehabilitate ex-working animals, primarily, but not exclusively, podencos, and to provide and maintain rescue homes for them. We want to promote better understanding of the welfare issues facing these animals and to promote humane behaviour towards them, including provision of appropriate care, protection and treatment during and after their working life. We also aim to improve awareness and education in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among these animals. We provide ongoing lifetime rescue back up for the…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Pins
Answers Pins 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
- Also known as
- Podencos in Need (PINS)
- Where it says it operates
- South Lanarkshire
What causes is Pins registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pins a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Pins as a registered charity (number SC052622) 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 Pins's charity number?
- Pins's charity number is SC052622. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC052622?
- Search SC052622 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 Pins do?
- Our aims are to rescue and rehabilitate ex-working animals, primarily, but not exclusively, podencos, and to provide and maintain rescue homes for them. We want to promote better understanding of the welfare issues facing these animals and to promote humane behaviour towards them, including provision of appropriate care, protection and treatment during and after their working life. We also aim to improve awareness and education in matters pertaining to animal welfare in general and the prevention of cruelty and suffering among these animals. We provide ongoing lifetime rescue back up for the…
- Does Pins have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Pins. 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 Pins?
- Pins does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
- When was Pins registered as a charity?
- Pins was entered on the register on 14 June 2023.
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.