Is Dva a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dva as a registered charity (number SC000404) 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 Dva's charity number?

Dva's charity number is SC000404. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC000404?

Search SC000404 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 Dva have reviews and complaints?

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

Dva's website listed in our register data is http://deanvillage.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.

Registered charity · No. SC000404Unincorporated association

Dva

Dva is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

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Quick answer

Dva is listed as a registered charity (number SC000404) 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 advancement of citizenship or community development; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the advancement of environmental protection or improvement. Its latest reported income was £3,959 (year ending 2025-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset.

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What are the key facts about Dva?

Registered charity number: SC000404
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31): £3,959
Website: deanvillage.org

What does Dva do?

The purpose of the association as set out in the constitution is: • The maintenance and improvement of the amenity of the Dean Conservation Area, its environs and other matters affecting residents. • The protection and preservation of its landscape and historical and architectural heritage • The promotion of the community interests of its residents And in furtherance of these subjects: • To consult with the city authorities and other organisations on matters connected with the Dean Village. • To encourage and stimulate active public and private interest in the area. • To raise, hold o…

What causes is Dva registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe advancement of environmental protection or improvement

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dva yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dva 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 Dva a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dva as a registered charity (number SC000404) 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 Dva's charity number?: Dva's charity number is SC000404. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC000404?: Search SC000404 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 Dva do?: The purpose of the association as set out in the constitution is: • The maintenance and improvement of the amenity of the Dean Conservation Area, its environs and other matters affecting residents. • The protection and preservation of its landscape and historical and architectural heritage • The promotion of the community interests of its residents And in furtherance of these subjects: • To consult with the city authorities and other organisations on matters connected with the Dean Village. • To encourage and stimulate active public and private interest in the area. • To raise, hold o…
Does Dva have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dva. 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 Dva?: Dva's website listed in our register data is http://deanvillage.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.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-23, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.