Is Sdv a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sdv as a registered charity (number SC033781) 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 Sdv's charity number?

Sdv's charity number is SC033781. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC033781?

Search SC033781 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 Sdv have reviews and complaints?

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

Sdv's website listed in our register data is http://www.sdv.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 Sdv registered as a charity?

Sdv was entered on the register on 27 October 2002.

Registered charity · No. SC033781SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Sdv

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

Sdv is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include 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 Sdv?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £64,069
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £74,384
Registered charity number: SC033781
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.sdv.org.uk

Quick answer

Sdv (number SC033781) 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 Sdv do?

Scottish Detainee Visitors supports people in immigration detention in Scotland, raises awareness and influences policy to end immigration detention in the UK. In order to do this, we povide a unique visiting service to people detained in Dungavel immigration removal centre. We also work to ensure that politicians, other decison makers and the general public are aware of the inhumanity of detention and that there are alternatives to it.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sdv

Answers Sdv 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: 27 October 2002
Also known as: Scottish Detainee Visitors
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Sdv registered for?

the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sdv yet?

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

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sdv a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sdv as a registered charity (number SC033781) 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 Sdv's charity number?: Sdv's charity number is SC033781. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC033781?: Search SC033781 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 Sdv do?: Scottish Detainee Visitors supports people in immigration detention in Scotland, raises awareness and influences policy to end immigration detention in the UK. In order to do this, we povide a unique visiting service to people detained in Dungavel immigration removal centre. We also work to ensure that politicians, other decison makers and the general public are aware of the inhumanity of detention and that there are alternatives to it.
Does Sdv have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sdv. 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 Sdv?: Sdv's website listed in our register data is http://www.sdv.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 Sdv registered as a charity?: Sdv was entered on the register on 27 October 2002.

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.