--- title: "dates-n-mates — charity SC052107" description: "dates-n-mates (charity SC052107). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dates-n-mates retrieved: 2026-09-22T02:08:51.606Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer dates-n-mates is listed as a registered charity (number SC052107) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £363,460 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about dates-n-mates? Registered charity number SC052107 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact locality (not service coverage) Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £363,460 Website [www.datesnmates.org.uk](http://www.datesnmates.org.uk/) ## What does dates-n-mates do? Dates-n-Mates is Scotland’s national friendship and dating charity run by and for adults with a learning disability, tackling social isolation and loneliness. Our work is underpinned by a Human Rights based approach using the PANEL principles to inform our practice. As a member led organisation, we encourage active involvement from members in planning and decision making. This contributes to ensuring that our members experience the same rights as other people and maximise the opportunities to have meaningful relationships. Through our work we challenge, and support our members to challenge,… ## What causes is dates-n-mates registered for? the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for dates-n-mates yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. dates-n-mates 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. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. 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Search SC052107 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 dates-n-mates do? Dates-n-Mates is Scotland’s national friendship and dating charity run by and for adults with a learning disability, tackling social isolation and loneliness. Our work is underpinned by a Human Rights based approach using the PANEL principles to inform our practice. As a member led organisation, we encourage active involvement from members in planning and decision making. This contributes to ensuring that our members experience the same rights as other people and maximise the opportunities to have meaningful relationships. Through our work we challenge, and support our members to challenge,… Does dates-n-mates have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for dates-n-mates. 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 dates-n-mates? dates-n-mates's website listed in our register data is http://www.datesnmates.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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-08, 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=SC052107).