Is Down's Syndrome Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Down's Syndrome Scotland as a registered charity (number SC011012) 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 Down's Syndrome Scotland's charity number?

Down's Syndrome Scotland's charity number is SC011012. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC011012?

Search SC011012 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 Down's Syndrome Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Down's Syndrome Scotland. 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 Down's Syndrome Scotland?

Down's Syndrome Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://dsscotland.org.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 Down's Syndrome Scotland registered as a charity?

Down's Syndrome Scotland was entered on the register on 30 October 1982.

Registered charity · No. SC011012Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Down's Syndrome Scotland

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

Down's Syndrome Scotland 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 Down's Syndrome Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,009,180
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £1,141,797
Registered charity number: SC011012
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: dsscotland.org.uk

Quick answer

Down's Syndrome Scotland (number SC011012) 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 Down's Syndrome Scotland do?

We provide help and support to people with Down''s Syndrome and their families

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Down's Syndrome Scotland

Answers Down's Syndrome Scotland 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”.

Where does Down's Syndrome Scotland's money come from?

Down's Syndrome Scotland reported £61k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £41k (67%), investments £18k (30%), trading and fundraising events £1,478 (2%).

Charitable activities (fees and contracts)£41k · 67%
Investments£18k · 30%
Trading and fundraising events£1,478 · 2%

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 30 October 1982
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Down's Syndrome Scotland registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Down's Syndrome Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Down's Syndrome Scotland. 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

What should you check before donating to Down's Syndrome Scotland?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Down's Syndrome Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Down's Syndrome Scotland as a registered charity (number SC011012) 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 Down's Syndrome Scotland's charity number?: Down's Syndrome Scotland's charity number is SC011012. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC011012?: Search SC011012 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 Down's Syndrome Scotland do?: We provide help and support to people with Down''s Syndrome and their families
Does Down's Syndrome Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Down's Syndrome Scotland. 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 Down's Syndrome Scotland?: Down's Syndrome Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://dsscotland.org.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.
Where does Down's Syndrome Scotland's money come from?: Down's Syndrome Scotland reported £61k total income for the year ending 31 March 2025. The largest sources were charitable activities £41k (67%), investments £18k (30%), trading and fundraising events £1,478 (2%).
When was Down's Syndrome Scotland registered as a charity?: Down's Syndrome Scotland was entered on the register on 30 October 1982.

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.