Is Dòchas a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dòchas as a registered charity (number SC051675) 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 Dòchas's charity number?

Dòchas's charity number is SC051675. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051675?

Search SC051675 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 Dòchas have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dòchas. 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 Dòchas?

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

When was Dòchas registered as a charity?

Dòchas was entered on the register on 30 March 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051675SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Dòchas

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

Dòchas is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Dòchas?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-05: £17,119
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-05: £9,577
Registered charity number: SC051675
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland

Quick answer

Dòchas (number SC051675) 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 Dòchas do?

To manage and distribute a fund for the benefit of the community in an open and ethical manner o Maximise the amount of money that we can raise for the Dochas Project o Invest the money to maximise return o Maximise the benefit to the broad community o Engage the community at every stage

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dòchas

Answers Dòchas gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 5 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: 30 March 2022
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Dòchas registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dòchas yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dòchas. 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 Dòchas a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dòchas as a registered charity (number SC051675) 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 Dòchas's charity number?: Dòchas's charity number is SC051675. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051675?: Search SC051675 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 Dòchas do?: To manage and distribute a fund for the benefit of the community in an open and ethical manner o Maximise the amount of money that we can raise for the Dochas Project o Invest the money to maximise return o Maximise the benefit to the broad community o Engage the community at every stage
Does Dòchas have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dòchas. 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 Dòchas?: Dòchas does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Dòchas registered as a charity?: Dòchas was entered on the register on 30 March 2022.

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.