Is Vale of Leven Humane Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Vale of Leven Humane Society as a registered charity (number SC000269) 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 Vale of Leven Humane Society's charity number?

Vale of Leven Humane Society's charity number is SC000269. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC000269?

Search SC000269 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 Vale of Leven Humane Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vale of Leven Humane 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 Vale of Leven Humane Society?

Vale of Leven Humane Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Vale of Leven Humane Society registered as a charity?

Vale of Leven Humane Society was entered on the register on 22 January 1952.

Registered charity · No. SC000269Unincorporated association

Vale of Leven Humane Society

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

Vale of Leven Humane Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Vale of Leven Humane Society?

Registered charity number: SC000269
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Dunbartonshire

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Vale of Leven Humane Society (number SC000269) 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 Vale of Leven Humane Society do?

In the event that a body has not been recovered by the Police & Fire services after the services has concluded their search the Humane society check the mainland and island shoreswhere the victim was drowned in the weeks and months after the Services have given upin the searchin the hope that the body will appearon the surface and can be reunited with their loved ones.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Vale of Leven Humane Society

Answers Vale of Leven Humane Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 15 January 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: 22 January 1952
Where it says it operates: West Dunbartonshire

What causes is Vale of Leven Humane Society registered for?

the saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Vale of Leven Humane Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vale of Leven Humane Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Vale of Leven Humane Society as a registered charity (number SC000269) 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 Vale of Leven Humane Society's charity number?: Vale of Leven Humane Society's charity number is SC000269. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC000269?: Search SC000269 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 Vale of Leven Humane Society do?: In the event that a body has not been recovered by the Police & Fire services after the services has concluded their search the Humane society check the mainland and island shoreswhere the victim was drowned in the weeks and months after the Services have given upin the searchin the hope that the body will appearon the surface and can be reunited with their loved ones.
Does Vale of Leven Humane Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Vale of Leven Humane 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 Vale of Leven Humane Society?: Vale of Leven Humane Society does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Vale of Leven Humane Society registered as a charity?: Vale of Leven Humane Society was entered on the register on 22 January 1952.

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.