Is DiDI (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists DiDI (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC053959) 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 DiDI (SCIO)'s charity number?

DiDI (SCIO)'s charity number is SC053959. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053959?

Search SC053959 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 DiDI (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for DiDI (SCIO). 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 DiDI (SCIO)?

DiDI (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was DiDI (SCIO) registered as a charity?

DiDI (SCIO) was entered on the register on 5 February 2025.

Registered charity · No. SC053959SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

DiDI (SCIO)

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

DiDI (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.

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What are the key facts about DiDI (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £606,576
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £155,395
Registered charity number: SC053959
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland

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DiDI (SCIO) (number SC053959) 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 DiDI (SCIO) do?

The organisation was set up with the following goals: • to support, educate and coach adults diagnosed on the autism spectrum, focusing on providing them with a set of practical skills necessary to carry out day to day living tasks. • to offer confidence-building and social interaction skills for adults diagnosed on the autism spectrum, to help prevent exacerbation of coexisting conditions, and reduce the risk of further incapacitation through depression and anxiety. The charity runs from premises in Inverness and is managed by staff qualified in supporting individuals diagnosed with ASD. W…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for DiDI (SCIO)

Answers DiDI (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Where does DiDI (SCIO)'s money come from?

DiDI (SCIO) reported £1,576 total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were investments £1,576 (100%).

Investments£1,576 · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 February 2025
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is DiDI (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for DiDI (SCIO) yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score DiDI (SCIO). 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

What should you check before donating to DiDI (SCIO)?

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Frequently asked questions

Is DiDI (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists DiDI (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC053959) 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 DiDI (SCIO)'s charity number?: DiDI (SCIO)'s charity number is SC053959. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053959?: Search SC053959 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 DiDI (SCIO) do?: The organisation was set up with the following goals: • to support, educate and coach adults diagnosed on the autism spectrum, focusing on providing them with a set of practical skills necessary to carry out day to day living tasks. • to offer confidence-building and social interaction skills for adults diagnosed on the autism spectrum, to help prevent exacerbation of coexisting conditions, and reduce the risk of further incapacitation through depression and anxiety. The charity runs from premises in Inverness and is managed by staff qualified in supporting individuals diagnosed with ASD. W…
Does DiDI (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for DiDI (SCIO). 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 DiDI (SCIO)?: DiDI (SCIO) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
Where does DiDI (SCIO)'s money come from?: DiDI (SCIO) reported £1,576 total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were investments £1,576 (100%).
When was DiDI (SCIO) registered as a charity?: DiDI (SCIO) was entered on the register on 5 February 2025.

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.