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Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John)

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Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£206,790
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£172,204
Registered charity number
SC033118
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Shetland Islands

Quick answer

Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) (number SC033118) 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 Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) do?

Dogs Against Drugs (In memory of John) is a registered Scottish charity and community led project. The charity was established in 2002 by locals in Shetland in an effort to help to safeguard the islands from the issue of illegal drugs. The charity was created following a trip to Faroe, where two of our founding members were met by a drug detection dog who scanned passengers for illegal substances on their arrival at the airport. Following a number of drug related deaths in Shetland, the couple thought this would be a very beneficial implementation to Shetland due to the likeness between the…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John)

Answers Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) 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
Where it says it operates
Shetland Islands

What causes is Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) as a registered charity (number SC033118) 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 Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John)'s charity number?
Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John)'s charity number is SC033118. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC033118?
Search SC033118 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 Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) do?
Dogs Against Drugs (In memory of John) is a registered Scottish charity and community led project. The charity was established in 2002 by locals in Shetland in an effort to help to safeguard the islands from the issue of illegal drugs. The charity was created following a trip to Faroe, where two of our founding members were met by a drug detection dog who scanned passengers for illegal substances on their arrival at the airport. Following a number of drug related deaths in Shetland, the couple thought this would be a very beneficial implementation to Shetland due to the likeness between the…
Does Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John). 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 Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John)?
Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.dogsagainstdrugs.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 Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) registered as a charity?
Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) was entered on the register on 2 May 2002.

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.