--- title: "UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service — charity SC030004 | CharityCompare" description: "UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service (charity SC030004): income £168k (2025). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/update-scotlands-national-disabilty-information-service retrieved: 2026-10-07T05:34:23.912Z 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. SC030004Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) US # 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.disabilityscot.org.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC030004) Work at UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=update-scotlands-national-disabilty-information-service&type=claim&name=UPDATE%20Scotlands%20National%20Disabilty%20Information%20Service) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## 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](http://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. From the annual return ## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service? - 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=update-scotlands-national-disabilty-information-service&type=claim&name=UPDATE%20Scotlands%20National%20Disabilty%20Information%20Service) [Visit charity website](http://www.disabilityscot.org.uk/) ## 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](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=SC030004).