Registered charity · No. SC024540Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
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Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.
Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds (number SC024540) 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 Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds do?
The overarching purposes and objects of the Organisation are to promote the benefits of the inhabitants of West Dunbartonshire who are experiencing difficulties with drug use or concerned about the effects of drug use in their area, without distinction of political, religeous or other opinions, by associating the UK and Scottish Governments, the Local Authority, Voluntary Organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and increase awareness of problems associated with drug use with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds
Answers Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Where does Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds's money come from?
Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds reported £22k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were other income £8,233 (37%), trading and fundraising events £7,412 (34%), investments £6,410 (29%).
Other income£8,233 · 37%
Trading and fundraising events£7,412 · 34%
Investments£6,410 · 29%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
West Dunbartonshire
What causes is Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds registered for?
the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health
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Is Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds as a registered charity (number SC024540) 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 Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds's charity number?
Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds's charity number is SC024540. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds do?
The overarching purposes and objects of the Organisation are to promote the benefits of the inhabitants of West Dunbartonshire who are experiencing difficulties with drug use or concerned about the effects of drug use in their area, without distinction of political, religeous or other opinions, by associating the UK and Scottish Governments, the Local Authority, Voluntary Organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and increase awareness of problems associated with drug use with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants.
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How can I donate to Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds?
Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds's website listed in our register data is http://www.alternativeswd.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.
Where does Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds's money come from?
Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds reported £22k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were other income £8,233 (37%), trading and fundraising events £7,412 (34%), investments £6,410 (29%).
When was Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds registered as a charity?
Alternatives West Dunbartonshire Cds was entered on the register on 5 February 1996.