Is Drink Link a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Drink Link as a registered charity (number SC043205) 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 Drink Link's charity number?

Drink Link's charity number is SC043205. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043205?

Search SC043205 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 Drink Link have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Drink 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 Drink Link?

Drink Link's website listed in our register data is http://www.drinklink.org. 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 Drink Link registered as a charity?

Drink Link was entered on the register on 11 June 2012.

Registered charity · No. SC043205SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Drink Link

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

Drink Link is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 Drink Link?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,462
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £6,110
Registered charity number: SC043205
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.drinklink.org

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Drink Link (number SC043205) 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 Drink Link do?

The charity is set up to provide support for people who are negatively affected by alcohol abuse and advance education in the field of alcohol misuse. In the past year or so, we have been working towards setting up an employability programme, which would support people affected by alcohol misuse into work. We also run a website to educate people on alcohol misuse and run social media campaigns.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Drink Link

Answers Drink Link gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 11 June 2012
Also known as: Drink Link SCIO
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Drink Link registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Drink Link yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Drink Link. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Drink Link a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Drink Link as a registered charity (number SC043205) 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 Drink Link's charity number?: Drink Link's charity number is SC043205. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043205?: Search SC043205 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 Drink Link do?: The charity is set up to provide support for people who are negatively affected by alcohol abuse and advance education in the field of alcohol misuse. In the past year or so, we have been working towards setting up an employability programme, which would support people affected by alcohol misuse into work. We also run a website to educate people on alcohol misuse and run social media campaigns.
Does Drink Link have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Drink 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 Drink Link?: Drink Link's website listed in our register data is http://www.drinklink.org. 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 Drink Link registered as a charity?: Drink Link was entered on the register on 11 June 2012.

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.