Is Direct Link a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Direct Link as a registered charity (number SC020111) 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 Direct Link's charity number?

Direct Link's charity number is SC020111. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC020111?

Search SC020111 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.

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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Direct Link. 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.

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Registered charity · No. SC020111Unincorporated associationStirling

Direct Link

Direct Link is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health, based in Stirling.

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Quick answer

Direct Link is listed as a registered charity (number SC020111) 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 prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £18,089 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Direct Link?

Registered charity number: SC020111
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact locality (not service coverage): Stirling
Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31): £18,089
Website: www.directlink.org.uk

What does Direct Link do?

It is set up to do all of the above. It assists impoverished people of all ages to lead a better life by means of education, health and eye care. It educates children of all ages who are either disabled or unable to afford school fees. It feeds grannies and grandpas so that they do not die of starvation. It also feeds school children who are unable to afford foodstuffs either at home or within the school, while boarding. It provides disabled equipment for people unable to walk or who have mobility difficulties.

What causes is Direct Link registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Direct Link yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Direct Link 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Direct Link a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Direct Link as a registered charity (number SC020111) 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 Direct Link's charity number?: Direct Link's charity number is SC020111. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC020111?: Search SC020111 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 Direct Link do?: It is set up to do all of the above. It assists impoverished people of all ages to lead a better life by means of education, health and eye care. It educates children of all ages who are either disabled or unable to afford school fees. It feeds grannies and grandpas so that they do not die of starvation. It also feeds school children who are unable to afford foodstuffs either at home or within the school, while boarding. It provides disabled equipment for people unable to walk or who have mobility difficulties.
Does Direct Link have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Direct Link. 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 Direct Link?: Direct Link's website listed in our register data is http://www.directlink.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.