--- title: "Self Directed Support Scotland — charity SC039587 | CharityCompare" description: "Self Directed Support Scotland (charity SC039587): income £426k (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/self-directed-support-scotland retrieved: 2026-10-07T08:55:55.111Z 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. SC039587Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) SD # Self Directed Support Scotland Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Self Directed Support Scotland 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.sdsscotland.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC039587) Work at Self Directed Support Scotland? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=self-directed-support-scotland&type=claim&name=Self%20Directed%20Support%20Scotland) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Self Directed Support Scotland? Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31 £425,922 Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31 £420,137 Registered charity number SC039587 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Register contact address detail (not service area) City of Edinburgh Website [www.sdsscotland.org.uk](http://www.sdsscotland.org.uk/) Quick answer Self Directed Support Scotland (number SC039587) 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 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… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Self Directed Support Scotland Answers Self Directed Support Scotland 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 15 May 2008 Where it says it operates City of Edinburgh ## What causes is Self Directed Support Scotland 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 Self Directed Support Scotland yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Self Directed Support 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 Self Directed Support 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=self-directed-support-scotland&type=claim&name=Self%20Directed%20Support%20Scotland) [Visit charity website](http://www.sdsscotland.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Self Directed Support Scotland a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Self Directed Support Scotland as a registered charity (number SC039587) 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 Self Directed Support Scotland's charity number? Self Directed Support Scotland's charity number is SC039587. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC039587? Search SC039587 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 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… Does Self Directed Support Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Self Directed Support 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 Self Directed Support Scotland? Self Directed Support Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.sdsscotland.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 Self Directed Support Scotland registered as a charity? Self Directed Support Scotland was entered on the register on 15 May 2008. 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=SC039587).