--- title: "DTAS DTA Scotland — charity SC034231 | CharityCompare" description: "DTAS DTA Scotland (charity SC034231): income £5.5m (2026). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dtas-dta-scotland retrieved: 2026-10-07T10:28:24.894Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC034231SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) DD # DTAS DTA Scotland Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data DTAS DTA Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.dtascot.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC034231) Work at DTAS DTA Scotland? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dtas-dta-scotland&type=claim&name=DTAS%20DTA%20Scotland) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about DTAS DTA Scotland? Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31 £5,455,571 Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31 £3,718,076 Registered charity number SC034231 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.dtascot.org.uk](http://www.dtascot.org.uk/) Quick answer DTAS DTA Scotland (number SC034231) 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 DTAS DTA Scotland do? Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) was established in 2003 to take forward the development trust movement and support communities across Scotland. Development Trusts are place-based, community-led and community-owned enterprises. They demonstrate that positive change can be achieved through local control and ownership, regenerating local areas through asset ownership, social enterprise and community empowerment. We have 350 development trust members across rural, island and urban Scotland, as well as over 40 aspiring members. Our dedicated development officer team provides guidanc… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for DTAS DTA Scotland Answers DTAS DTA Scotland 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 DTAS DTA Scotland's money come from? DTAS DTA Scotland reported £223k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £137k (61%), investments £87k (39%). - Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£137k · 61% - Investments£87k · 39% ### Registration details Registered as a charity 28 February 2003 Also known as Development Trusts Association Scotland Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is DTAS DTA Scotland registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for DTAS DTA Scotland yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score DTAS DTA 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to DTAS DTA Scotland? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dtas-dta-scotland&type=claim&name=DTAS%20DTA%20Scotland) [Visit charity website](http://www.dtascot.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is DTAS DTA Scotland a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists DTAS DTA Scotland as a registered charity (number SC034231) 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 DTAS DTA Scotland's charity number? DTAS DTA Scotland's charity number is SC034231. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC034231? Search SC034231 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 DTAS DTA Scotland do? Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) was established in 2003 to take forward the development trust movement and support communities across Scotland. Development Trusts are place-based, community-led and community-owned enterprises. They demonstrate that positive change can be achieved through local control and ownership, regenerating local areas through asset ownership, social enterprise and community empowerment. We have 350 development trust members across rural, island and urban Scotland, as well as over 40 aspiring members. Our dedicated development officer team provides guidanc… Does DTAS DTA Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for DTAS DTA 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 DTAS DTA Scotland? DTAS DTA Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.dtascot.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 DTAS DTA Scotland's money come from? DTAS DTA Scotland reported £223k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were charitable activities £137k (61%), investments £87k (39%). When was DTAS DTA Scotland registered as a charity? DTAS DTA Scotland was entered on the register on 28 February 2003. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC034231).