Is DadsWork a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists DadsWork as a registered charity (number SC051771) 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 DadsWork's charity number?

DadsWork's charity number is SC051771. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051771?

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How can I donate to DadsWork?

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When was DadsWork registered as a charity?

DadsWork was entered on the register on 6 June 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051771SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

DadsWork

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

DadsWork is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about DadsWork?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £121,859
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £105,655
Registered charity number: SC051771
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): East Lothian
Website: www.dadswork.co.uk

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DadsWork (number SC051771) 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 DadsWork do?

The charity was founded as a consequence of a gap in services and support offered to fathers in East Lothian – particularly meeting the emotional physical and practical needs of fathers, in particular in the perinatal period. There are many services offered by DadsWork SCIO such as counselling, ante natal programmes, school holiday activities, community gardens, support with seeking employment and moving into further education, the Musselburgh Men’s Shed project and 1-2-1 support services.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for DadsWork

Answers DadsWork gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 6 June 2022
Also known as: DadsWork SCIO
Where it says it operates: East Lothian

What causes is DadsWork registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for DadsWork yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score DadsWork. 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 DadsWork a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists DadsWork as a registered charity (number SC051771) 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 DadsWork's charity number?: DadsWork's charity number is SC051771. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051771?: Search SC051771 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 DadsWork do?: The charity was founded as a consequence of a gap in services and support offered to fathers in East Lothian – particularly meeting the emotional physical and practical needs of fathers, in particular in the perinatal period. There are many services offered by DadsWork SCIO such as counselling, ante natal programmes, school holiday activities, community gardens, support with seeking employment and moving into further education, the Musselburgh Men’s Shed project and 1-2-1 support services.
Does DadsWork have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for DadsWork. 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 DadsWork?: DadsWork's website listed in our register data is http://www.dadswork.co.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 DadsWork registered as a charity?: DadsWork was entered on the register on 6 June 2022.

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.