Is The Blue Cross a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Blue Cross as a registered charity (number SC040154) 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 The Blue Cross's charity number?

The Blue Cross's charity number is SC040154. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040154?

Search SC040154 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.

Does The Blue Cross have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Blue Cross. 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 The Blue Cross?

The Blue Cross's website listed in our register data is http://www.bluecross.org.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 The Blue Cross registered as a charity?

The Blue Cross was entered on the register on 18 December 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC040154Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

The Blue Cross

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

The Blue Cross 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 The Blue Cross?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £50,316,000
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £51,496,000
Registered charity number: SC040154
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Outwith Scotland
Website: www.bluecross.org.uk

Quick answer

The Blue Cross (number SC040154) 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 The Blue Cross do?

To encourage and promote kindness to and the protection of animals and to educate the public in responsible animal ownership

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Blue Cross

Answers The Blue Cross 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 18 December 2008
Also known as: Blue Cross
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is The Blue Cross registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Blue Cross yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Blue Cross. 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 The Blue Cross?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Cross a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Blue Cross as a registered charity (number SC040154) 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 The Blue Cross's charity number?: The Blue Cross's charity number is SC040154. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040154?: Search SC040154 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 The Blue Cross do?: To encourage and promote kindness to and the protection of animals and to educate the public in responsible animal ownership
Does The Blue Cross have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Blue Cross. 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 The Blue Cross?: The Blue Cross's website listed in our register data is http://www.bluecross.org.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 The Blue Cross registered as a charity?: The Blue Cross was entered on the register on 18 December 2008.

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.