--- title: "D&gsn — charity SC055163 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "D&gsn (charity SC055163). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/d-gsn retrieved: 2026-10-06T12:37:41.973Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC055163SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) D # D&gsn Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data D&gsn is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC055163) Work at D&gsn? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=d-gsn&type=claim&name=D%26gsn) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about D&gsn? Registered charity number SC055163 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Dumfries And Galloway Quick answer D&gsn (number SC055163) 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&gsn do? The purpose of the Network is to advance the study understanding and appreciation of Swifts in Dumfries & Galloway, and to do so by: Promoting the study and documentation of swifts Dumfries & Galloway and Ayrshire. Promoting a general interest in wild birds. Promoting the conservation of Swifts and their habitats in Dumfries & Galloway and Ayrshire. Providing a focus for information relating to the study of Swifts in Dumfries & Galloway. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for D&gsn Answers D&gsn gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 9 April 2026 Also known as Dumfries and Galloway Swift Network Where it says it operates Dumfries And Galloway ## What causes is D&gsn registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for D&gsn yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score D&gsn. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to D&gsn? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=d-gsn&type=claim&name=D%26gsn) ## Frequently asked questions Is D&gsn a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists D&gsn as a registered charity (number SC055163) 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&gsn's charity number? D&gsn's charity number is SC055163. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC055163? Search SC055163 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&gsn do? The purpose of the Network is to advance the study understanding and appreciation of Swifts in Dumfries & Galloway, and to do so by: Promoting the study and documentation of swifts Dumfries & Galloway and Ayrshire. Promoting a general interest in wild birds. Promoting the conservation of Swifts and their habitats in Dumfries & Galloway and Ayrshire. Providing a focus for information relating to the study of Swifts in Dumfries & Galloway. Does D&gsn have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for D&gsn. 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&gsn? D&gsn does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was D&gsn registered as a charity? D&gsn was entered on the register on 9 April 2026. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC055163).