The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement, the advancement of animal welfare.
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What are the key facts about The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital?
- Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31
- £50,143
- Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31
- £53,048
- Registered charity number
- SC025717
- 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)
- Dumfries And Galloway
- Website
- www.soswh.co.uk
Quick answer
What does The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital do?
Our purpose is to rescue injured or orphaned wildlife and rehabilitate them back into the wild. In addition, our manager and volunteers give educational talks to groups of all ages and schools on our work and the environment. We hope to improve public awareness of our native wildlife and their environmental needs. The Hospital is set in the grounds of a land-based college, now part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). They offer a range of animal care and wildlife courses and the students gain experience from spending time in our facility during their courses. SRUC let us have the land rent fr…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital
Answers The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Registration details
- Registered as a charity
- Also known as
- South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust
- Where it says it operates
- Dumfries And Galloway
What causes is The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital as a registered charity (number SC025717) 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 South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital's charity number?
- The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital's charity number is SC025717. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC025717?
- Search SC025717 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 South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital do?
- Our purpose is to rescue injured or orphaned wildlife and rehabilitate them back into the wild. In addition, our manager and volunteers give educational talks to groups of all ages and schools on our work and the environment. We hope to improve public awareness of our native wildlife and their environmental needs. The Hospital is set in the grounds of a land-based college, now part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). They offer a range of animal care and wildlife courses and the students gain experience from spending time in our facility during their courses. SRUC let us have the land rent fr…
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital. 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 South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital?
- The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital's website listed in our register data is http://www.soswh.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 The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital registered as a charity?
- The South of Scotland Wildlife Hospital was entered on the register on 23 December 1996.
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.