UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service
UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in City of Edinburgh.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC030004
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- Location
- City of Edinburgh
- Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
- £167,743
- Website
- www.disabilityscot.org.uk
What the charity does
Disability Information Scotland (DIS) is a Scotland-wide charity based in Edinburgh providing reliable, accessible and Scotland-specific disability information through a telephone Information Line, online and printed information guides, the Scottish Disability Directory (over 1,700 entries) and accessible information training for organisations. In 2024–25, DIS supported 2,596 people via the helpline, 28,108 directory users, 23,080 information guide users, and trained 203 people through e-learning and in-person sessions. Our work helps people understand their rights and navigate complex Scot…
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Why there's no Clarity Score yet
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service 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 UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service a legitimate charity?
- Yes. UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service is a registered charity (number SC030004) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service do?
- Disability Information Scotland (DIS) is a Scotland-wide charity based in Edinburgh providing reliable, accessible and Scotland-specific disability information through a telephone Information Line, online and printed information guides, the Scottish Disability Directory (over 1,700 entries) and accessible information training for organisations. In 2024–25, DIS supported 2,596 people via the helpline, 28,108 directory users, 23,080 information guide users, and trained 203 people through e-learning and in-person sessions. Our work helps people understand their rights and navigate complex Scot…
- How can I donate to UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service?
- UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service's website is http://www.disabilityscot.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.