--- title: "Dick Memorial Benevolent Society — check charity number SC000363 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dick Memorial Benevolent Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000363. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dick-memorial-benevolent-society retrieved: 2026-08-23T21:52:59.848Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dick Memorial Benevolent Society is a registered charity (number SC000363) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £337,751 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Dick Memorial Benevolent Society? Registered charity number SC000363 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £337,751 ## What does Dick Memorial Benevolent Society do? The Society was established by Deed of Trust in 1910. The principle objects of the Society are to provide relief to those in necessitous circumstances who live in the East End of Glasgow and in particular former employees of Messrs. R & J Dick Limited and their dependents. Relief is provided by means of financial assistance paid monthly to individual grantees or an annual donation to suitable organisations. ## What causes is Dick Memorial Benevolent Society registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dick Memorial Benevolent Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dick Memorial Benevolent Society 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dick-memorial-benevolent-society&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dick Memorial Benevolent Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Dick Memorial Benevolent Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000363) 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 Dick Memorial Benevolent Society's charity number? Dick Memorial Benevolent Society's charity number is SC000363. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000363? Search SC000363 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 Dick Memorial Benevolent Society do? The Society was established by Deed of Trust in 1910. The principle objects of the Society are to provide relief to those in necessitous circumstances who live in the East End of Glasgow and in particular former employees of Messrs. R & J Dick Limited and their dependents. Relief is provided by means of financial assistance paid monthly to individual grantees or an annual donation to suitable organisations. Does Dick Memorial Benevolent Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dick Memorial Benevolent Society. 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 Dick Memorial Benevolent Society? Dick Memorial Benevolent Society 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=SC000363).