Is Wdc a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wdc as a registered charity (number SC040231) 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 Wdc's charity number?

Wdc's charity number is SC040231. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040231?

Search SC040231 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 Wdc have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wdc. 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 Wdc?

Wdc's website listed in our register data is http://www.whales.org. 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 Wdc registered as a charity?

Wdc was entered on the register on 4 February 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040231Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Wdc

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

Wdc 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 Wdc?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £5,233,306
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £5,932,409
Registered charity number: SC040231
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.whales.org

Quick answer

Wdc (number SC040231) 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 Wdc do?

To educate the public towards the need for preservation of all species of aquatic mammals in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing all whales, dolphins, porpoises and cetaceans in all their forms. To undertake research on issues of the preservation of all species of aquatic mammals and to publish the results of such research. To work towards the elimination of all forms of cruelty to, and abuse of, aquatic mammals whether in the wild or in captivity. and. To preserve and conserve aquatic mammals

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wdc

Answers Wdc gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 4 February 2009
Also known as: Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Wdc registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvementthe advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wdc yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wdc. 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 Wdc?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wdc a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wdc as a registered charity (number SC040231) 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 Wdc's charity number?: Wdc's charity number is SC040231. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040231?: Search SC040231 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 Wdc do?: To educate the public towards the need for preservation of all species of aquatic mammals in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing all whales, dolphins, porpoises and cetaceans in all their forms. To undertake research on issues of the preservation of all species of aquatic mammals and to publish the results of such research. To work towards the elimination of all forms of cruelty to, and abuse of, aquatic mammals whether in the wild or in captivity. and. To preserve and conserve aquatic mammals
Does Wdc have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wdc. 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 Wdc?: Wdc's website listed in our register data is http://www.whales.org. 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 Wdc registered as a charity?: Wdc was entered on the register on 4 February 2009.

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.