Is Orkney Drugs Dog a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Drugs Dog as a registered charity (number SC047543) 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 Orkney Drugs Dog's charity number?

Orkney Drugs Dog's charity number is SC047543. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047543?

Search SC047543 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 Orkney Drugs Dog have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Drugs Dog. 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 Orkney Drugs Dog?

Orkney Drugs Dog's website listed in our register data is http://www.orkneydrugsdog.co.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 Orkney Drugs Dog registered as a charity?

Orkney Drugs Dog was entered on the register on 29 June 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047543SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Orkney Drugs Dog

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

Orkney Drugs Dog is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the saving of lives.

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What are the key facts about Orkney Drugs Dog?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £95,260
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £39,856
Registered charity number: SC047543
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.orkneydrugsdog.co.uk

Quick answer

Orkney Drugs Dog (number SC047543) 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 Orkney Drugs Dog do?

To contribute to the reduction of the supply of controlled substances coming into Orkney through the detection deterrent work as provided by a dog handler and trained drug detection dogs.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Drugs Dog

Answers Orkney Drugs Dog 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: 29 June 2017
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Drugs Dog registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe saving of lives

Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Drugs Dog yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Drugs Dog. 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 Orkney Drugs Dog?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orkney Drugs Dog a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Drugs Dog as a registered charity (number SC047543) 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 Orkney Drugs Dog's charity number?: Orkney Drugs Dog's charity number is SC047543. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047543?: Search SC047543 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 Orkney Drugs Dog do?: To contribute to the reduction of the supply of controlled substances coming into Orkney through the detection deterrent work as provided by a dog handler and trained drug detection dogs.
Does Orkney Drugs Dog have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Drugs Dog. 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 Orkney Drugs Dog?: Orkney Drugs Dog's website listed in our register data is http://www.orkneydrugsdog.co.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 Orkney Drugs Dog registered as a charity?: Orkney Drugs Dog was entered on the register on 29 June 2017.

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.