Is The Hirsel Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Hirsel Trust as a registered charity (number SC049098) 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 Hirsel Trust's charity number?

The Hirsel Trust's charity number is SC049098. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049098?

Search SC049098 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 Hirsel Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hirsel Trust. 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 Hirsel Trust?

The Hirsel Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Hirsel Trust registered as a charity?

The Hirsel Trust was entered on the register on 4 March 2019.

Registered charity · No. SC049098Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)

The Hirsel Trust

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

The Hirsel Trust 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 Hirsel Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £3,783,788
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £1,131,824
Registered charity number: SC049098
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City

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The Hirsel Trust (number SC049098) 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 Hirsel Trust do?

The advancement of animal welfare

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Hirsel Trust

Answers The Hirsel Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 April 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does The Hirsel Trust's money come from?

The Hirsel Trust reported £159k total income for the year ending 5 April 2025. The largest sources were investments £109k (69%), other income £50k (31%).

Investments£109k · 69%
Other income£50k · 31%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 4 March 2019
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is The Hirsel Trust registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Hirsel Trust yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Hirsel Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Hirsel Trust as a registered charity (number SC049098) 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 Hirsel Trust's charity number?: The Hirsel Trust's charity number is SC049098. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049098?: Search SC049098 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 Hirsel Trust do?: The advancement of animal welfare
Does The Hirsel Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Hirsel Trust. 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 Hirsel Trust?: The Hirsel Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Where does The Hirsel Trust's money come from?: The Hirsel Trust reported £159k total income for the year ending 5 April 2025. The largest sources were investments £109k (69%), other income £50k (31%).
When was The Hirsel Trust registered as a charity?: The Hirsel Trust was entered on the register on 4 March 2019.

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.