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Visit www.soswh.co.ukAbout South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust
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 free for this service. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the advancement of animal welfare' To …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.
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- Its integrity score of 49 is below most of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouth Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its registration number is SC025717. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £50K in annual revenue.
South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust's official registration number is SC025717, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust is located in Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust has £50K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £994K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust is classified as an Education organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Trust. It has £50K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 free for this service. 'the advancement of education','the advancement... South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among education charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £50K is below the peer average of £994K.
South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC025717.
You can verify South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contact South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Donations to South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust is based in Dumfries in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust was first registered in 1996, making it approximately 30 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Founding date · 1996
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Quick facts about South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust
- What is South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust?
- South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust is a education trust based in Dumfries, United Kingdom. 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 free for this service. 'the advancement of education','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement','the advancement of animal welfare' To relieve and treat suffering among wild creatures who are in need of care and establish, equip and maintain a Wildlife Hospital for the reception, care and treatment of wild creatures in need of attention and further to provide for the provision, repair, renewal and upgrading of all property and equipment required for such objects. To advance education for the public benefit concerning the care, treatment, etc of sick, injured wildlife and in particular the advancement of education of persons seeking training in wildlife animal husbandry, nursing and veterinary science, medicine or surgery. To form, establish and support and to aid in the formation, establishment and support of any other charitable Companies, Institutions, Associations.
- When was South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust founded?
- South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust was founded in 1996.
- Where is South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust located?
- Headquartered in Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2026 is approximately £10K-£100K.
- Is South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust trustworthy?
- South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust's registration number?
- Registration: SC025717 (United Kingdom).
- What is South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust's website?
- https://www.soswh.co.uk
- Are donations to South Of Scotland Wildlife Hospital Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.