--- title: "SARDA (Southern Scotland) — charity SC028709 | CharityCompare" description: "SARDA (Southern Scotland) (charity SC028709): income £22,513 (2025). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sarda-southern-scotland retrieved: 2026-10-06T23:12:26.572Z 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. SC028709Unincorporated association S( # SARDA (Southern Scotland) Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data SARDA (Southern Scotland) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.sardasouthernscotland.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC028709) Work at SARDA (Southern Scotland)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sarda-southern-scotland&type=claim&name=SARDA%20(Southern%20Scotland)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about SARDA (Southern Scotland)? Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31 £22,513 Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31 £18,661 Registered charity number SC028709 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Unincorporated association Register contact address detail (not service area) Stirling Website [www.sardasouthernscotland.org.uk](http://www.sardasouthernscotland.org.uk/) Quick answer SARDA (Southern Scotland) (number SC028709) 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 SARDA (Southern Scotland) do? SARDA (Southern Scotland) trains and operates search and rescue dogs to find missing and injured people. The association operates primarily in Central and Southern areas of Scotland buts supports search and rescue activities across Scotland. We currently have 6 active mountain rescue dogs on the callout list and a number of trainees in the later stages of their training. Each dog handler is a member of a Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) which includes Killin, Tayside, Ochils, Tweed Valley, Galloway and Borders SAR. We also have a fully qualified Water Search dog who is a member of Nith Inshore Life… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for SARDA (Southern Scotland) Answers SARDA (Southern Scotland) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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 7 February 1999 Also known as Search And Rescue Dog Association (Southern Scotland) Where it says it operates Stirling ## What causes is SARDA (Southern Scotland) registered for? the saving of livesthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for SARDA (Southern Scotland) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score SARDA (Southern 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 SARDA (Southern 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=sarda-southern-scotland&type=claim&name=SARDA%20(Southern%20Scotland)) [Visit charity website](http://www.sardasouthernscotland.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is SARDA (Southern Scotland) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists SARDA (Southern Scotland) as a registered charity (number SC028709) 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 SARDA (Southern Scotland)'s charity number? SARDA (Southern Scotland)'s charity number is SC028709. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC028709? Search SC028709 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 SARDA (Southern Scotland) do? SARDA (Southern Scotland) trains and operates search and rescue dogs to find missing and injured people. The association operates primarily in Central and Southern areas of Scotland buts supports search and rescue activities across Scotland. We currently have 6 active mountain rescue dogs on the callout list and a number of trainees in the later stages of their training. Each dog handler is a member of a Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) which includes Killin, Tayside, Ochils, Tweed Valley, Galloway and Borders SAR. We also have a fully qualified Water Search dog who is a member of Nith Inshore Life… Does SARDA (Southern Scotland) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for SARDA (Southern 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 SARDA (Southern Scotland)? SARDA (Southern Scotland)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.sardasouthernscotland.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. When was SARDA (Southern Scotland) registered as a charity? SARDA (Southern Scotland) was entered on the register on 7 February 1999. 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=SC028709).