--- title: "Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland — charity SC044852 | CharityCompare" description: "Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland (charity SC044852): income £246k (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/development-studies-association-of-the-uk-and-ireland retrieved: 2026-10-06T23:32:45.737Z 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. SC044852Unincorporated association DS # Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](https://www.devstud.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC044852) Work at Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=development-studies-association-of-the-uk-and-ireland&type=claim&name=Development%20Studies%20Association%20of%20the%20UK%20and%20Ireland) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland? Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31 £246,423 Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31 £228,925 Registered charity number SC044852 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) Outwith Scotland Website [www.devstud.org.uk](https://www.devstud.org.uk/) Quick answer Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland (number SC044852) 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 Studies Association of the UK and Ireland do? The objectives of the Association shall be to advance knowledge of the altemative processes and methods of socio-economic change, which studies are commonly referred to as development studies, through inter-disciplinary studies, meetings, conferences, and the dissemination of information about research results, operation and practice, course curricula, and training schemes. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland Answers Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 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 9 May 2014 Also known as Development Studies Association Where it says it operates Outwith Scotland ## What causes is Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland registered for? the advancement of education ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland. 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 Studies Association of the UK and Ireland? - 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. 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How do I check charity number SC044852? Search SC044852 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 Studies Association of the UK and Ireland do? The objectives of the Association shall be to advance knowledge of the altemative processes and methods of socio-economic change, which studies are commonly referred to as development studies, through inter-disciplinary studies, meetings, conferences, and the dissemination of information about research results, operation and practice, course curricula, and training schemes. Does Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland. 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 Studies Association of the UK and Ireland? Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland's website listed in our register data is https://www.devstud.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 Studies Association of the UK and Ireland registered as a charity? Development Studies Association of the UK and Ireland was entered on the register on 9 May 2014. 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=SC044852).