Is Dsl a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dsl as a registered charity (number SC032910) 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 Dsl's charity number?

Dsl's charity number is SC032910. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC032910?

Search SC032910 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 Dsl have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dsl. 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 Dsl?

Dsl's website listed in our register data is https://dsl.ac.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 Dsl registered as a charity?

Dsl was entered on the register on 8 April 2002.

Registered charity · No. SC032910SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Dsl

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

Dsl is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Dsl?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £235,040
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £262,061
Registered charity number: SC032910
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: dsl.ac.uk

Quick answer

Dsl (number SC032910) 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 Dsl do?

We maintain and develop Dictionaries of the Scots Language online as the nation's authority on the meaning, history and forms of vocabulary of Scots from the beginnings to the present day. We produce smaller lexicographical publications and datasets to meet the needs of particular groups, the needs of the Scottish Government, and for fundraising purposes. We contribute our lexical and lexicographical expertise to publicly-funded projects that aim to support and encourage speakers, readers, writers, teachers and students of Scots.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dsl

Answers Dsl 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: 8 April 2002
Also known as: Dictionaries of the Scots Language
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Dsl registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dsl yet?

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

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dsl a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dsl as a registered charity (number SC032910) 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 Dsl's charity number?: Dsl's charity number is SC032910. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC032910?: Search SC032910 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 Dsl do?: We maintain and develop Dictionaries of the Scots Language online as the nation's authority on the meaning, history and forms of vocabulary of Scots from the beginnings to the present day. We produce smaller lexicographical publications and datasets to meet the needs of particular groups, the needs of the Scottish Government, and for fundraising purposes. We contribute our lexical and lexicographical expertise to publicly-funded projects that aim to support and encourage speakers, readers, writers, teachers and students of Scots.
Does Dsl have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dsl. 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 Dsl?: Dsl's website listed in our register data is https://dsl.ac.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 Dsl registered as a charity?: Dsl was entered on the register on 8 April 2002.

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.