Is The Scottish ADA a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Scottish ADA as a registered charity (number SC053342) 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 Scottish ADA's charity number?

The Scottish ADA's charity number is SC053342. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053342?

Search SC053342 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 Scottish ADA have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Scottish ADA. 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 Scottish ADA?

The Scottish ADA does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was The Scottish ADA registered as a charity?

The Scottish ADA was entered on the register on 10 May 2024.

Registered charity · No. SC053342SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Scottish ADA

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

The Scottish ADA is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the promotion of equality and diversity, 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 The Scottish ADA?

Registered charity number: SC053342
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Falkirk

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The Scottish ADA (number SC053342) 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 Scottish ADA do?

The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of education 4.2 The promotion of equality and diversity 4.3 The relief of those in need due to disability (or other disadvantage) By informing and educating Scottish businesses and the public in the rights of Assistance Dog Teams to enable full access rights By providing a program by which Disabled people in Scotland can train and qualify their own dogs as Assistance Dogs.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Scottish ADA

Answers The Scottish ADA gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 6 April 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: 10 May 2024
Also known as: Scottish Assistance Dog Association (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Falkirk

What causes is The Scottish ADA registered for?

the advancement of educationthe promotion of equality and diversitythe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Scottish ADA yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Scottish ADA a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Scottish ADA as a registered charity (number SC053342) 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 Scottish ADA's charity number?: The Scottish ADA's charity number is SC053342. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC053342?: Search SC053342 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 Scottish ADA do?: The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of education 4.2 The promotion of equality and diversity 4.3 The relief of those in need due to disability (or other disadvantage) By informing and educating Scottish businesses and the public in the rights of Assistance Dog Teams to enable full access rights By providing a program by which Disabled people in Scotland can train and qualify their own dogs as Assistance Dogs.
Does The Scottish ADA have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Scottish ADA. 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 Scottish ADA?: The Scottish ADA does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was The Scottish ADA registered as a charity?: The Scottish ADA was entered on the register on 10 May 2024.

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.