Is DriveAbility Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists DriveAbility Scotland as a registered charity (number SC052874) 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 DriveAbility Scotland's charity number?

DriveAbility Scotland's charity number is SC052874. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052874?

Search SC052874 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 DriveAbility Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for DriveAbility Scotland. 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 DriveAbility Scotland?

DriveAbility Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.driveabilityscotland.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 DriveAbility Scotland registered as a charity?

DriveAbility Scotland was entered on the register on 5 October 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052874Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

DriveAbility Scotland

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

DriveAbility Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of health, the saving of lives, 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 DriveAbility Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £596,242
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £269,163
Registered charity number: SC052874
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.driveabilityscotland.org.uk

Quick answer

DriveAbility Scotland (number SC052874) 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 DriveAbility Scotland do?

DriveAbility Scotland provides medical fitness to drive assessments on behalf of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), supporting decision-making related to driver licensing. The service also assists Motability customers who require guidance on driving and vehicle adaptations. Additionally, a number of individuals choose to self-refer to DAS, particularly where NHS-provided assessments are unavailable or where significant travel would otherwise be required to access that service. In addition to driver assessments, DAS offers a range of complementary services, including passenger acc…

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for DriveAbility Scotland

Answers DriveAbility Scotland 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”.

Where does DriveAbility Scotland's money come from?

DriveAbility Scotland reported £91k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £91k (100%).

Trading and fundraising events£91k · 100%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 5 October 2023
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is DriveAbility Scotland registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for DriveAbility Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score DriveAbility Scotland. 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 DriveAbility Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is DriveAbility Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists DriveAbility Scotland as a registered charity (number SC052874) 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 DriveAbility Scotland's charity number?: DriveAbility Scotland's charity number is SC052874. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052874?: Search SC052874 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 DriveAbility Scotland do?: DriveAbility Scotland provides medical fitness to drive assessments on behalf of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), supporting decision-making related to driver licensing. The service also assists Motability customers who require guidance on driving and vehicle adaptations. Additionally, a number of individuals choose to self-refer to DAS, particularly where NHS-provided assessments are unavailable or where significant travel would otherwise be required to access that service. In addition to driver assessments, DAS offers a range of complementary services, including passenger acc…
Does DriveAbility Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for DriveAbility Scotland. 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 DriveAbility Scotland?: DriveAbility Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.driveabilityscotland.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.
Where does DriveAbility Scotland's money come from?: DriveAbility Scotland reported £91k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were trading and fundraising events £91k (100%).
When was DriveAbility Scotland registered as a charity?: DriveAbility Scotland was entered on the register on 5 October 2023.

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.