Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO)
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the saving of lives.
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What are the key facts about Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO)?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
- £51,541
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
- £57,823
- Registered charity number
- SC048690
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Highland
- Website
- www.sarda-scotland.org
Quick answer
What does Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO) do?
Our Charity was Set up in 1965 by Hamish MacInnes to train search dogs to assist with locating people in remote and mountainous areas. We continue to train Search Dogs for use primarily in Scottish Mountain Rescue, but also assist Police Scotland in searches for vulnerable persons. We have training weekends monthly to facilitate this training and assess standards of Dog Teams to ensure they meet the required standard. We have annual assessments to ensure new dog teams meet the required standards.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO)
Answers Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO) 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
- Where it says it operates
- Highland
What causes is Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO) registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO) a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC048690) 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 Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number?
- Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO)'s charity number is SC048690. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC048690?
- Search SC048690 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 Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO) do?
- Our Charity was Set up in 1965 by Hamish MacInnes to train search dogs to assist with locating people in remote and mountainous areas. We continue to train Search Dogs for use primarily in Scottish Mountain Rescue, but also assist Police Scotland in searches for vulnerable persons. We have training weekends monthly to facilitate this training and assess standards of Dog Teams to ensure they meet the required standard. We have annual assessments to ensure new dog teams meet the required standards.
- Does Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO). 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 Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO)?
- Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.sarda-scotland.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.
- When was Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO) registered as a charity?
- Search and Rescue Dog Association Scotland (SCIO) was entered on the register on 7 September 2018.
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.