--- title: "The Blue Cross — check charity number SC040154 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Blue Cross a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040154. the advancement of animal welfare charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-blue-cross-sc retrieved: 2026-08-18T22:39:56.317Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Blue Cross is a registered charity (number SC040154) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of animal welfare. Its latest reported income was £50,171,000 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Blue Cross? Registered charity number SC040154 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £50,171,000 Website [www.bluecross.org.uk](http://www.bluecross.org.uk/) ## 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 ## What causes is The Blue Cross registered for? the advancement of animal welfare ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Blue Cross yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Blue Cross is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-blue-cross-sc&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bluecross.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Blue Cross a legitimate charity? Yes. The Blue Cross is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040154) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or 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 is http://www.bluecross.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC040154).