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Registered charity · No. SC043979SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Dumfries And Galloway

D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)

D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland working in the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, based in Dumfries And Galloway.

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D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC043979) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £279,462 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

What are the key facts about D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)?

Registered charity number
SC043979
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Dumfries And Galloway
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£279,462

What does D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) do?

We are funded to provide the Small Repairs and Home Support Service together with Dementia Friendly Design. Our main aim is to keep people safe, secure and living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. We will supply and install key safes and grab rails. We'll hang curtais and put up curtain rails/poles as well as shelves. We will undertake small plumbing jobs such as a dripping tap. We will install interlinked heat and smoke alarms to meet Scottish Government Legislation and also supply CO alarms. We will undertake those jobs that tradespeople will not do i.e. becaus…

What causes is D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) 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 D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) a legitimate charity?
Yes. D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043979) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.
What is D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)'s charity number?
D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)'s charity number is SC043979. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC043979?
Search SC043979 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 D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) do?
We are funded to provide the Small Repairs and Home Support Service together with Dementia Friendly Design. Our main aim is to keep people safe, secure and living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. We will supply and install key safes and grab rails. We'll hang curtais and put up curtain rails/poles as well as shelves. We will undertake small plumbing jobs such as a dripping tap. We will install interlinked heat and smoke alarms to meet Scottish Government Legislation and also supply CO alarms. We will undertake those jobs that tradespeople will not do i.e. becaus…
Does D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO). 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 D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)?
D&G Handy Van/SRHSS (SCIO)'s website is http://www.dghandyvan.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 2026-08-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.