The British Horse Society
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The British Horse Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of public participation in sport, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.
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What are the key facts about The British Horse Society?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £17,655,000
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £17,466,000
- Registered charity number
- SC038516
- 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.bhs.org.uk
Quick answer
What does The British Horse Society do?
(1) To promote and advance the education, training and safety of the public in all matters relating to the horse. (2) To promote the use, breeding, well-being, safety, environment, health and management of the horse for the public benefit. (3) To promote community participation in healthy recreation involving the horse. (4) To promote and facilitate the prevention of cruelty, neglect or harm to horses and to promote the relief, safety, sanctuary, rescue and welfare of horses in need of care, attention and assistance. (5) To promote and secure the provision, protection and preservation of rig…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The British Horse Society
Answers The British Horse Society 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
- Where it says it operates
- Outwith Scotland
What causes is The British Horse Society registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for The British Horse Society yet?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The British Horse Society a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The British Horse Society as a registered charity (number SC038516) 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 British Horse Society's charity number?
- The British Horse Society's charity number is SC038516. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC038516?
- Search SC038516 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 British Horse Society do?
- (1) To promote and advance the education, training and safety of the public in all matters relating to the horse. (2) To promote the use, breeding, well-being, safety, environment, health and management of the horse for the public benefit. (3) To promote community participation in healthy recreation involving the horse. (4) To promote and facilitate the prevention of cruelty, neglect or harm to horses and to promote the relief, safety, sanctuary, rescue and welfare of horses in need of care, attention and assistance. (5) To promote and secure the provision, protection and preservation of rig…
- Does The British Horse Society have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The British Horse Society. 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 British Horse Society?
- The British Horse Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.bhs.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 British Horse Society registered as a charity?
- The British Horse Society was entered on the register on 1 August 2007.
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.