Registered charity · No. SC006467Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Scottish SPCA
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Scottish SPCA is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of animal welfare.
Scottish SPCA (number SC006467) 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 Scottish SPCA do?
We are an animal welfare charity set up to prevent cruelty to animals throughout Scotland. We do this by exercising our statutory powers to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in animal cruelty. educating members of the public. and caring for domestic animals and wildlife with a view to rehoming/releasing them. We work with Scottish Government to provide advice for and campaign for changes to the law to offer better protection to animals.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Scottish SPCA
Answers Scottish SPCA 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”.
Where does Scottish SPCA's money come from?
Scottish SPCA reported £2m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £793k (40%), other income £742k (37%), investments £420k (21%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£793k · 40%
Other income£742k · 37%
Investments£420k · 21%
Trading and fundraising events£36k · 2%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Scottish Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals
Where it says it operates
Fife
What causes is Scottish SPCA registered for?
the advancement of educationthe advancement of animal welfare
Why is there no Clarity Score for Scottish SPCA yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Scottish SPCA.
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The register data used for this profile lists Scottish SPCA as a registered charity (number SC006467) 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 Scottish SPCA's charity number?
Scottish SPCA's charity number is SC006467. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC006467?
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What does Scottish SPCA do?
We are an animal welfare charity set up to prevent cruelty to animals throughout Scotland. We do this by exercising our statutory powers to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in animal cruelty. educating members of the public. and caring for domestic animals and wildlife with a view to rehoming/releasing them. We work with Scottish Government to provide advice for and campaign for changes to the law to offer better protection to animals.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Scottish SPCA. 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 Scottish SPCA?
Scottish SPCA's website listed in our register data is http://www.scottishspca.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.
Where does Scottish SPCA's money come from?
Scottish SPCA reported £2m total income for the year ending 31 December 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £793k (40%), other income £742k (37%), investments £420k (21%).
When was Scottish SPCA registered as a charity?
Scottish SPCA was entered on the register on 2 July 1929.