--- title: "Castle Douglas Development Forum — check charity number SC043639 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Castle Douglas Development Forum a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043639. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/castle-douglas-development-forum retrieved: 2026-08-18T10:41:20.771Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Castle Douglas Development Forum is a registered charity (number SC043639) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £236,939 (year ending 2025-04-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Castle Douglas Development Forum? Registered charity number SC043639 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30) £236,939 Website [www.castledouglas.info](http://www.castledouglas.info/) ## What does Castle Douglas Development Forum do? To improve the health, wealth and well-being of the people of Castle Douglas town and surrounds (Ward 4, Dumfries and Galloway). ## What causes is Castle Douglas Development Forum registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Castle Douglas Development Forum yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Castle Douglas Development Forum is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=castle-douglas-development-forum&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.castledouglas.info/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Castle Douglas Development Forum a legitimate charity? Yes. Castle Douglas Development Forum is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043639) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Castle Douglas Development Forum's charity number? Castle Douglas Development Forum's charity number is SC043639. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC043639? Search SC043639 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 Castle Douglas Development Forum do? To improve the health, wealth and well-being of the people of Castle Douglas town and surrounds (Ward 4, Dumfries and Galloway). Does Castle Douglas Development Forum have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Castle Douglas Development Forum. 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 Castle Douglas Development Forum? Castle Douglas Development Forum's website is http://www.castledouglas.info — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC043639).