Is Dca a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dca as a registered charity (number SC026631) 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 Dca's charity number?

Dca's charity number is SC026631. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC026631?

Search SC026631 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 Dca have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dca. 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 Dca?

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Registered charity · No. SC026631Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)Dundee City

Dca

Dca is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Dundee City.

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Quick answer

Dca is listed as a registered charity (number SC026631) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £2,784,604 (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 Dca?

Registered charity number: SC026631
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Dundee City
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31): £2,784,604
Website: www.dca.org.uk

What does Dca do?

DCA is one of Scotland’s foremost contemporary arts organisations. DCA’s mission is to enable audiences, artists, and participants to see, experience and create through our four programme areas: Exhibitions, Cinema, Print Studio and Learning. With two beautiful large-scale gallery spaces, two thriving cinema screens, a busy print studio, an award-winning learning programme, and a packed programme of events, workshops, classes and activities aimed at all ages and abilities, DCA is a vibrant cultural hub open to all, located in the heart of the city. DCA is a charity that relies on support from…

What causes is Dca registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dca yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dca 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. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Dca?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dca a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dca as a registered charity (number SC026631) 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 Dca's charity number?: Dca's charity number is SC026631. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC026631?: Search SC026631 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 Dca do?: DCA is one of Scotland’s foremost contemporary arts organisations. DCA’s mission is to enable audiences, artists, and participants to see, experience and create through our four programme areas: Exhibitions, Cinema, Print Studio and Learning. With two beautiful large-scale gallery spaces, two thriving cinema screens, a busy print studio, an award-winning learning programme, and a packed programme of events, workshops, classes and activities aimed at all ages and abilities, DCA is a vibrant cultural hub open to all, located in the heart of the city. DCA is a charity that relies on support from…
Does Dca have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dca. 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 Dca?: Dca's website listed in our register data is http://www.dca.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.