Is Shetland Cat Rescue a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Cat Rescue as a registered charity (number SC052820) 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 Shetland Cat Rescue's charity number?

Shetland Cat Rescue's charity number is SC052820. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052820?

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Does Shetland Cat Rescue have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Cat 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 Shetland Cat Rescue?

Shetland Cat Rescue's website listed in our register data is http://www.shetlandcatrescue.co.uk. 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 Shetland Cat Rescue registered as a charity?

Shetland Cat Rescue was entered on the register on 18 September 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052820SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Shetland Cat Rescue

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

Shetland Cat Rescue 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 Shetland Cat Rescue?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £5,610
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £5,760
Registered charity number: SC052820
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Shetland Islands
Website: www.shetlandcatrescue.co.uk

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Shetland Cat Rescue (number SC052820) 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 Shetland Cat Rescue do?

We promote good standards of welfare for cats in shetland, by offering assistance, advice and pratical support to people who are experiencing difficulties with the care of cats. We also assist people who can no longer care for their cats, by finding new homes for them, we do this by advertising the cats on our facebook page and website, and doing home visits to people who enquire, so we match cats to the right home enviroment for them. We also do trap, neuter and return of cats in feral colonies, to help reduce the number of cats living in feral colonies, we also foster any kittens found and…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Shetland Cat Rescue

Answers Shetland Cat Rescue gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 18 September 2023
Where it says it operates: Shetland Islands

What causes is Shetland Cat Rescue registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Cat Rescue yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Shetland Cat 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

What should you check before donating to Shetland Cat Rescue?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shetland Cat Rescue a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Shetland Cat Rescue as a registered charity (number SC052820) 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 Shetland Cat Rescue's charity number?: Shetland Cat Rescue's charity number is SC052820. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052820?: Search SC052820 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 Shetland Cat Rescue do?: We promote good standards of welfare for cats in shetland, by offering assistance, advice and pratical support to people who are experiencing difficulties with the care of cats. We also assist people who can no longer care for their cats, by finding new homes for them, we do this by advertising the cats on our facebook page and website, and doing home visits to people who enquire, so we match cats to the right home enviroment for them. We also do trap, neuter and return of cats in feral colonies, to help reduce the number of cats living in feral colonies, we also foster any kittens found and…
Does Shetland Cat Rescue have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Cat 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 Shetland Cat Rescue?: Shetland Cat Rescue's website listed in our register data is http://www.shetlandcatrescue.co.uk. 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 Shetland Cat Rescue registered as a charity?: Shetland Cat Rescue was entered on the register on 18 September 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.