--- title: "Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue — charity SC028175 | CharityCompare" description: "Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue (charity SC028175): income £26,552 (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/second-chances-german-shepherd-rescue retrieved: 2026-10-07T08:01:35.126Z 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. SC028175Unincorporated association SC # Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue 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.second-chances.com/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC028175) Work at Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=second-chances-german-shepherd-rescue&type=claim&name=Second%20Chances%20German%20Shepherd%20Rescue) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue? Reported income · year ending 2025-02-15 £26,552 Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-15 £77,478 Registered charity number SC028175 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) East Lothian Website [www.second-chances.com](http://www.second-chances.com/) Quick answer Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue (number SC028175) 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 Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue do? We are dedicated to the rescue, and responsible rehoming of German Shepherd dogs that come into our care. Our mission is to provide every dog with a second chance at a happy life, while ensuring that each placement is a thoughtful and lasting match between dog and adopter. Our rehoming process is designed to carefully assess both the dogs and the prospective homes, ensuring a harmonious and fulfilling outcome for all involved. We believe that responsible rehoming starts with a careful evaluation of potential adopters. Our aim is to match each dog with a home that suits their individual needs… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue Answers Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 15 February 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 28 July 2000 Where it says it operates East Lothian ## What causes is Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue. 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 Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=second-chances-german-shepherd-rescue&type=claim&name=Second%20Chances%20German%20Shepherd%20Rescue) [Visit charity website](http://www.second-chances.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue as a registered charity (number SC028175) 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 Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue's charity number? Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue's charity number is SC028175. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028175? Search SC028175 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 Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue do? We are dedicated to the rescue, and responsible rehoming of German Shepherd dogs that come into our care. Our mission is to provide every dog with a second chance at a happy life, while ensuring that each placement is a thoughtful and lasting match between dog and adopter. Our rehoming process is designed to carefully assess both the dogs and the prospective homes, ensuring a harmonious and fulfilling outcome for all involved. We believe that responsible rehoming starts with a careful evaluation of potential adopters. Our aim is to match each dog with a home that suits their individual needs… Does Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue. 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 Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue? Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue's website listed in our register data is http://www.second-chances.com. 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 Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue registered as a charity? Second Chances German Shepherd Rescue was entered on the register on 28 July 2000. 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=SC028175).