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title: "Dapt — check charity number SC050539 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dapt a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050539. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dapt
retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:48:56.376Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dapt is a registered charity (number SC050539) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. 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 Dapt?

Registered charity number

SC050539

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

South Lanarkshire

## What does Dapt do?

To Preserve historic docks and piers so they can be returned to operational use

## What causes is Dapt registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dapt yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dapt 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dapt&type=claim)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Dapt a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dapt is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050539) 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 Dapt's charity number?

Dapt's charity number is SC050539. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050539?

Search SC050539 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 Dapt do?

To Preserve historic docks and piers so they can be returned to operational use

Does Dapt have reviews and complaints?

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

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

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07,
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=SC050539).