Dca (number SC026631) 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 Dca do?
DCA is one of Scotland’s foremost contemporary arts organisations. DCA’s mission is to enable audiences, artists, and participants to see, experience and create through our four programme areas: Exhibitions, Cinema, Print Studio and Learning. With two beautiful large-scale gallery spaces, two thriving cinema screens, a busy print studio, an award-winning learning programme, and a packed programme of events, workshops, classes and activities aimed at all ages and abilities, DCA is a vibrant cultural hub open to all, located in the heart of the city. DCA is a charity that relies on support from…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dca
Answers Dca 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”.
Where does Dca's money come from?
Dca reported £1.4m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £883k (61%), trading and fundraising events £291k (20%), other income £253k (18%).
Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£883k · 61%
Trading and fundraising events£291k · 20%
Other income£253k · 18%
Investments£18k · 1%
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Dundee Contemporary Arts Limited
Where it says it operates
Dundee City
What causes is Dca registered for?
the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science
Why is there no Clarity Score for Dca yet?
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The register data used for this profile lists Dca as a registered charity (number SC026631) 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 Dca's charity number?
Dca's charity number is SC026631. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Dca do?
DCA is one of Scotland’s foremost contemporary arts organisations. DCA’s mission is to enable audiences, artists, and participants to see, experience and create through our four programme areas: Exhibitions, Cinema, Print Studio and Learning. With two beautiful large-scale gallery spaces, two thriving cinema screens, a busy print studio, an award-winning learning programme, and a packed programme of events, workshops, classes and activities aimed at all ages and abilities, DCA is a vibrant cultural hub open to all, located in the heart of the city. DCA is a charity that relies on support from…
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How can I donate to Dca?
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Where does Dca's money come from?
Dca reported £1.4m total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £883k (61%), trading and fundraising events £291k (20%), other income £253k (18%).