Is dates-n-mates a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists dates-n-mates as a registered charity (number SC052107) 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 dates-n-mates's charity number?

dates-n-mates's charity number is SC052107. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052107?

Search SC052107 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 dates-n-mates have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for dates-n-mates. 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 dates-n-mates?

dates-n-mates's website listed in our register data is http://www.datesnmates.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 dates-n-mates registered as a charity?

dates-n-mates was entered on the register on 2 November 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC052107Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

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

dates-n-mates is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation, 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 dates-n-mates?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £363,460
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £411,929
Registered charity number: SC052107
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.datesnmates.org.uk

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dates-n-mates (number SC052107) 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 dates-n-mates do?

Dates-n-Mates is Scotland’s national friendship and dating charity run by and for adults with a learning disability, tackling social isolation and loneliness. Our work is underpinned by a Human Rights based approach using the PANEL principles to inform our practice. As a member led organisation, we encourage active involvement from members in planning and decision making. This contributes to ensuring that our members experience the same rights as other people and maximise the opportunities to have meaningful relationships. Through our work we challenge, and support our members to challenge,…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for dates-n-mates

Answers dates-n-mates 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: 2 November 2022
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is dates-n-mates registered for?

the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

Why is there no Clarity Score for dates-n-mates yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score dates-n-mates. 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 dates-n-mates a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists dates-n-mates as a registered charity (number SC052107) 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 dates-n-mates's charity number?: dates-n-mates's charity number is SC052107. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052107?: Search SC052107 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 dates-n-mates do?: Dates-n-Mates is Scotland’s national friendship and dating charity run by and for adults with a learning disability, tackling social isolation and loneliness. Our work is underpinned by a Human Rights based approach using the PANEL principles to inform our practice. As a member led organisation, we encourage active involvement from members in planning and decision making. This contributes to ensuring that our members experience the same rights as other people and maximise the opportunities to have meaningful relationships. Through our work we challenge, and support our members to challenge,…
Does dates-n-mates have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for dates-n-mates. 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 dates-n-mates?: dates-n-mates's website listed in our register data is http://www.datesnmates.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 dates-n-mates registered as a charity?: dates-n-mates was entered on the register on 2 November 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.