--- title: "Development Coll — charity SC038217 | CharityCompare" description: "Development Coll (charity SC038217): income £134k (2024). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/development-coll retrieved: 2026-10-06T22:01:59.698Z 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. SC038217Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) DC # Development Coll Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Development Coll is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.developmentcoll.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC038217) Work at Development Coll? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=development-coll&type=claim&name=Development%20Coll) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Development Coll? Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31 £134,153 Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31 £209,067 Registered charity number SC038217 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) Argyll And Bute Website [www.developmentcoll.org.uk](http://www.developmentcoll.org.uk/) Quick answer Development Coll (number SC038217) 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 Development Coll do? Development Coll is set up to assist in the sustainable development of the island and it's community. It currently operates a community center that is open year round and staffed by 2 full time equivalent employee's. An Cridhe(the community center) provides a space for community groups and individuals to meet. sports facilities and events. The organisation also operates a mobile phone mast providing cover to the island. Since August 2025 we have also employed a Community Development Officer with funds secured through the Strengthening Communities Partnership administered by DTAS. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Development Coll Answers Development Coll gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 4 May 2007 Where it says it operates Argyll And Bute ## What causes is Development Coll registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe advancement of environmental protection or improvement ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Development Coll yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Development Coll. 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 Development Coll? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=development-coll&type=claim&name=Development%20Coll) [Visit charity website](http://www.developmentcoll.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Development Coll a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Development Coll as a registered charity (number SC038217) 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 Development Coll's charity number? Development Coll's charity number is SC038217. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038217? Search SC038217 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 Development Coll do? Development Coll is set up to assist in the sustainable development of the island and it's community. It currently operates a community center that is open year round and staffed by 2 full time equivalent employee's. An Cridhe(the community center) provides a space for community groups and individuals to meet. sports facilities and events. The organisation also operates a mobile phone mast providing cover to the island. Since August 2025 we have also employed a Community Development Officer with funds secured through the Strengthening Communities Partnership administered by DTAS. Does Development Coll have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Development Coll. 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 Development Coll? Development Coll's website listed in our register data is http://www.developmentcoll.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 Development Coll registered as a charity? Development Coll was entered on the register on 4 May 2007. 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=SC038217).