Is Odcs a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Odcs as a registered charity (number SC046964) 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 Odcs's charity number?

Odcs's charity number is SC046964. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046964?

Search SC046964 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 Odcs have reviews and complaints?

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

Odcs does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Odcs registered as a charity?

Odcs was entered on the register on 8 November 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046964Unincorporated association

Odcs

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

Odcs 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 Odcs?

Reported income · year ending 2024-03-31: £583
Reported spending · year ending 2024-03-31: £2,116
Registered charity number: SC046964
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands

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Odcs (number SC046964) 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 Odcs do?

We are a support group for deaf children, their siblings and parents/carers. We achieve this by having some activities where the families get together and can share any tips, concerns and give advice to anyone looking for it. This is done in an informal space so as more relaxed and children are entertained by the activities which have been set up.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Odcs

Answers Odcs gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2024, 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 November 2016
Also known as: Orkney Deaf Children's Society
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Odcs 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 Odcs yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Odcs a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Odcs as a registered charity (number SC046964) 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 Odcs's charity number?: Odcs's charity number is SC046964. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046964?: Search SC046964 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 Odcs do?: We are a support group for deaf children, their siblings and parents/carers. We achieve this by having some activities where the families get together and can share any tips, concerns and give advice to anyone looking for it. This is done in an informal space so as more relaxed and children are entertained by the activities which have been set up.
Does Odcs have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Odcs. 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 Odcs?: Odcs does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Odcs registered as a charity?: Odcs was entered on the register on 8 November 2016.

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.