Is UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service as a registered charity (number SC030004) 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.

How do I check charity number SC030004?

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How can I donate to UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service?

UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service's website listed in our register data is http://www.disabilityscot.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.

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UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service

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

UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, 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 UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £167,743
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £178,827
Registered charity number: SC030004
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.disabilityscot.org.uk

Quick answer

UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service (number SC030004) 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 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…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service

Answers UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service 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: 6 September 1999
Also known as: Disability Information Scotland
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service as a registered charity (number SC030004) 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 UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service's charity number?: UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service's charity number is SC030004. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC030004?: Search SC030004 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 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…
Does UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service. 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 UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service?: UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service's website listed in our register data is http://www.disabilityscot.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 UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service registered as a charity?: UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service was entered on the register on 6 September 1999.

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.