01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC030982
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Scotland and other parts of the UK
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- G2 1BP
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
To advance the education of the public in the treatment and care of animals (be they pet, farm or wild animals or birds). and to relieve the suffering of animals and birds which have been mistreated or abandoned. In furtherance thereof the organisation shall provide and staff a telephone helpline and provide an internet site which, those seeking assistance, can contact at any time for information and advice including referral to other organisations, rescue centres, veterinary care providers and statutory bodies best able to assist the animal or animals for which the caller seeks help.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of education
- the advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- the advancement of animal welfare
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The objects of the organisation are to provide advice, support and assistance to members of the public seeking information or help for any pet, farm or wild animal or bird.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £10,939 | £47,108 | 0 | 21 August 2026 |
| 31 December 2024 | £65,312 | £57,637 | 0 | 9 June 2025 |
| 31 December 2023 | £91,237 | £84,388 | 0 | 22 September 2024 |
| 31 December 2022 | £15,310 | £94,680 | 0 | 8 June 2023 |
| 31 December 2021 | £13,621 | £47,208 | 0 | 31 May 2022 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Animal Concern Advice Line, Suite 2/3 48 West George Street, Glasgow
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.adviceaboutanimals.info
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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