Is Dorlach a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dorlach as a registered charity (number SC050162) 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 Dorlach's charity number?

Dorlach's charity number is SC050162. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050162?

Search SC050162 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 Dorlach have reviews and complaints?

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

Dorlach does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Dorlach registered as a charity?

Dorlach was entered on the register on 18 May 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050162SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Dorlach

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

Dorlach 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 Dorlach?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £4,324
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £2,543
Registered charity number: SC050162
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire

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Dorlach (number SC050162) 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 Dorlach do?

Our main goal is to preserve and help pass on Gaelic traditional knowledge and language with a particular focus on its dialectal diversity. We have been particularly engaged with Elders in our communities to help them pass on their knowledge in their own term. That knowledge is recorded and we have been processing it to be usable by future tradition bearers and other community members, as well as the academic community.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dorlach

Answers Dorlach 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: 18 May 2020
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is Dorlach registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dorlach yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dorlach a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dorlach as a registered charity (number SC050162) 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 Dorlach's charity number?: Dorlach's charity number is SC050162. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050162?: Search SC050162 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 Dorlach do?: Our main goal is to preserve and help pass on Gaelic traditional knowledge and language with a particular focus on its dialectal diversity. We have been particularly engaged with Elders in our communities to help them pass on their knowledge in their own term. That knowledge is recorded and we have been processing it to be usable by future tradition bearers and other community members, as well as the academic community.
Does Dorlach have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dorlach. 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 Dorlach?: Dorlach does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Dorlach registered as a charity?: Dorlach was entered on the register on 18 May 2020.

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.