Is The Depot a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Depot as a registered charity (number SC046366) 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 The Depot's charity number?

The Depot's charity number is SC046366. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046366?

Search SC046366 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 The Depot have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Depot. 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 The Depot?

The Depot's website listed in our register data is http://www.mool.scot. 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 The Depot registered as a charity?

The Depot was entered on the register on 29 February 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046366SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Depot

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

The Depot is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about The Depot?

Reported income · year ending 2026-02-28: £98,738
Reported spending · year ending 2026-02-28: £68,238
Registered charity number: SC046366
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.mool.scot

Quick answer

The Depot (number SC046366) 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 The Depot do?

The Depot provides a warm welcome and safe place for Refugees and Asylum Seekers who come to Dumfries and Galloway. We do this by providing a safe environment where those seeking Asylum and Refugees can access: A place to meet over food and drinks. English Language reading and conversation,. friendly advice and guidance. Appropriate sorted donations and essentials. other wellbeing activities such as mix and mingle, music session, support for gym membership and organised trips.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Depot

Answers The Depot gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 29 February 2016
Also known as: The Depot – Supporting Refugees in Dumfries and Galloway
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is The Depot registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Depot yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Depot a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Depot as a registered charity (number SC046366) 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 The Depot's charity number?: The Depot's charity number is SC046366. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046366?: Search SC046366 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 The Depot do?: The Depot provides a warm welcome and safe place for Refugees and Asylum Seekers who come to Dumfries and Galloway. We do this by providing a safe environment where those seeking Asylum and Refugees can access: A place to meet over food and drinks. English Language reading and conversation,. friendly advice and guidance. Appropriate sorted donations and essentials. other wellbeing activities such as mix and mingle, music session, support for gym membership and organised trips.
Does The Depot have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Depot. 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 The Depot?: The Depot's website listed in our register data is http://www.mool.scot. 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 The Depot registered as a charity?: The Depot was entered on the register on 29 February 2016.

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.