Is D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC043979) 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 D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)'s charity number?

D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)'s charity number is SC043979. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043979?

Search SC043979 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 D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO). 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 D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)?

D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.dghandyvan.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 D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) registered as a charity?

D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) was entered on the register on 30 April 2013.

Registered charity · No. SC043979SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)

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

D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £279,462
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £271,022
Registered charity number: SC043979
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.dghandyvan.org.uk

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D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) (number SC043979) 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 D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) do?

We are funded to provide the Small Repairs and Home Support Service together with Dementia Friendly Design. Our main aim is to keep people safe, secure and living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. We will supply and install key safes and grab rails. We'll hang curtais and put up curtain rails/poles as well as shelves. We will undertake small plumbing jobs such as a dripping tap. We will install interlinked heat and smoke alarms to meet Scottish Government Legislation and also supply CO alarms. We will undertake those jobs that tradespeople will not do i.e. becaus…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)

Answers D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) 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”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 April 2013
Also known as: D&G HandyVan (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO). 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC043979) 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 D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)'s charity number?: D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)'s charity number is SC043979. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043979?: Search SC043979 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 D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) do?: We are funded to provide the Small Repairs and Home Support Service together with Dementia Friendly Design. Our main aim is to keep people safe, secure and living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. We will supply and install key safes and grab rails. We'll hang curtais and put up curtain rails/poles as well as shelves. We will undertake small plumbing jobs such as a dripping tap. We will install interlinked heat and smoke alarms to meet Scottish Government Legislation and also supply CO alarms. We will undertake those jobs that tradespeople will not do i.e. becaus…
Does D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO). 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 D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)?: D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.dghandyvan.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 D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) registered as a charity?: D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) was entered on the register on 30 April 2013.

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.