Is Westie Rescue a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Westie Rescue as a registered charity (number SC040484) 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 Westie Rescue's charity number?

Westie Rescue's charity number is SC040484. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC040484?

Search SC040484 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 Westie Rescue have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westie Rescue. 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 Westie Rescue?

Westie Rescue's website listed in our register data is http://www.westierescuescheme.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 Westie Rescue registered as a charity?

Westie Rescue was entered on the register on 13 May 2009.

Registered charity · No. SC040484Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Westie Rescue

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

Westie Rescue 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 Westie Rescue?

Reported income · year ending 2023-12-31: £107,641
Reported spending · year ending 2023-12-31: £53,645
Registered charity number: SC040484
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.westierescuescheme.org.uk

Quick answer

Westie Rescue (number SC040484) 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 Westie Rescue do?

The Charity?s objects (the Objects) are: For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of West Highland White Terrier (and other breeds at the discretion of the directors) which are in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of the said animals.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Westie Rescue

Answers Westie Rescue gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2023, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 13 May 2009
Also known as: The Westie Rescue Scheme Ltd
Where it says it operates: Outwith Scotland

What causes is Westie Rescue registered for?

the advancement of animal welfare

Why is there no Clarity Score for Westie Rescue yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Westie Rescue a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Westie Rescue as a registered charity (number SC040484) 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 Westie Rescue's charity number?: Westie Rescue's charity number is SC040484. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC040484?: Search SC040484 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 Westie Rescue do?: The Charity?s objects (the Objects) are: For the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of West Highland White Terrier (and other breeds at the discretion of the directors) which are in need of care and attention and, in particular, to provide and maintain rescue homes or other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of the said animals.
Does Westie Rescue have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Westie Rescue. 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 Westie Rescue?: Westie Rescue's website listed in our register data is http://www.westierescuescheme.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 Westie Rescue registered as a charity?: Westie Rescue was entered on the register on 13 May 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.