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title: "Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) — check charity number SC033118 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC033118. the advancement of education charity based in Shetland Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dogs-against-drugs-in-memory-of-john
retrieved: 2026-08-23T23:19:13.258Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) is a registered charity (number SC033118) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £206,790 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John)?

Registered charity number

SC033118

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Shetland Islands

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£206,790

Website

[www.dogsagainstdrugs.co.uk](http://www.dogsagainstdrugs.co.uk/)

## 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…

## 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?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dogs Against Drugs (In Memory Of John) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC033118) 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 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 is http://www.dogsagainstdrugs.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC033118).