--- title: "Protect Cats Scotland — charity SC053937 | CharityCompare" description: "Protect Cats Scotland (charity SC053937). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/protect-cats-scotland retrieved: 2026-10-07T19:43:21.238Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC053937SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) PC # Protect Cats Scotland Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Protect Cats Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of animal welfare. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.protectcatsscotland.org/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053937) Work at Protect Cats Scotland? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=protect-cats-scotland&type=claim&name=Protect%20Cats%20Scotland) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Protect Cats Scotland? Registered charity number SC053937 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) East Dunbartonshire Website [www.protectcatsscotland.org](http://www.protectcatsscotland.org/) Quick answer Protect Cats Scotland (number SC053937) 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 Protect Cats Scotland do? Our vision is focussed on improving welfare for all cats through rehoming, neutering programmes, working in partnership with communities, local vets and cat charities. a) To provide a rehoming and adoption service for unwanted and stray cats in Scotland b) To work in partnership with communities, other rescues and vets to protect and improve the lives of cats in Scotland c) To reduce the population of the cats through TNR programmes to end suffering of stray, feral and unwanted cats d) To educate local communities on the benefits of neutering and promote responsible cat ownership Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Protect Cats Scotland Answers Protect Cats Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 28 January 2025 Where it says it operates East Dunbartonshire ## What causes is Protect Cats Scotland registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Protect Cats Scotland yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Protect Cats Scotland. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Protect Cats Scotland? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=protect-cats-scotland&type=claim&name=Protect%20Cats%20Scotland) [Visit charity website](http://www.protectcatsscotland.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Protect Cats Scotland a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Protect Cats Scotland as a registered charity (number SC053937) 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 Protect Cats Scotland's charity number? Protect Cats Scotland's charity number is SC053937. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053937? Search SC053937 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 Protect Cats Scotland do? Our vision is focussed on improving welfare for all cats through rehoming, neutering programmes, working in partnership with communities, local vets and cat charities. a) To provide a rehoming and adoption service for unwanted and stray cats in Scotland b) To work in partnership with communities, other rescues and vets to protect and improve the lives of cats in Scotland c) To reduce the population of the cats through TNR programmes to end suffering of stray, feral and unwanted cats d) To educate local communities on the benefits of neutering and promote responsible cat ownership Does Protect Cats Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Protect Cats Scotland. 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 Protect Cats Scotland? Protect Cats Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.protectcatsscotland.org. 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 Protect Cats Scotland registered as a charity? Protect Cats Scotland was entered on the register on 28 January 2025. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC053937).