Is Dda a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dda as a registered charity (number SC051285) 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 Dda's charity number?

Dda's charity number is SC051285. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051285?

Search SC051285 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 Dda have reviews and complaints?

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

Dda's website listed in our register data is http://www.distinctivedance.co.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 Dda registered as a charity?

Dda was entered on the register on 23 September 2021.

Registered charity · No. SC051285SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Dda

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

Dda is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Dda?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £16,478
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £21,433
Registered charity number: SC051285
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.distinctivedance.co.uk

Quick answer

Dda (number SC051285) 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 Dda do?

Enhance wellbeing and health for young people in deprived areas through weekly dance and wellbeing classes.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dda

Answers Dda gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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: 23 September 2021
Also known as: Distinctive Dance Academy (SCIO)
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Dda registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dda yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dda. 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 Dda a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dda as a registered charity (number SC051285) 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 Dda's charity number?: Dda's charity number is SC051285. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051285?: Search SC051285 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 Dda do?: Enhance wellbeing and health for young people in deprived areas through weekly dance and wellbeing classes.
Does Dda have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dda. 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 Dda?: Dda's website listed in our register data is http://www.distinctivedance.co.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 Dda registered as a charity?: Dda was entered on the register on 23 September 2021.

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.