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Registered charity · No. SC039587Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)City of Edinburgh

Self Directed Support Scotland

Self Directed Support Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

Self Directed Support Scotland is a registered charity (number SC039587) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £425,922 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC039587
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£425,922

What the charity does

We work to promote the values and principles of Self-directed Support, including choice, control and flexibility, in all aspects of social care support. We do this by working collaboratively across the social care sector: with Scottish Government, Local Authorities, third sector organisations and our members, to improve Self-directed Support implementation in Scotland. As a membership organisation, we bring together those who share our vision and values, to amplify our collective voice around social care support issues. As a Disabled People’s Organisation (an organisation where at least 51% o…

Registered causes

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

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Self Directed Support Scotland is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Self Directed Support Scotland a legitimate charity?
Yes. Self Directed Support Scotland is a registered charity (number SC039587) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Self Directed Support Scotland do?
We work to promote the values and principles of Self-directed Support, including choice, control and flexibility, in all aspects of social care support. We do this by working collaboratively across the social care sector: with Scottish Government, Local Authorities, third sector organisations and our members, to improve Self-directed Support implementation in Scotland. As a membership organisation, we bring together those who share our vision and values, to amplify our collective voice around social care support issues. As a Disabled People’s Organisation (an organisation where at least 51% o…
How can I donate to Self Directed Support Scotland?
Self Directed Support Scotland's website is http://www.sdsscotland.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.