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title: "Dpa — check charity number SC053978 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Dpa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053978. the advancement of education charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dpa
retrieved: 2026-08-24T02:44:54.527Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Dpa is a registered charity (number SC053978) 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 relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 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 Dpa?

Registered charity number

SC053978

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Outwith Scotland

Website

[digitalpovertyalliance.org](http://digitalpovertyalliance.org/)

## What does Dpa do?

To further education through encouraging and enabling the adoption of information, learning and communications technologies in schools and in the home on a basis of equity of access to all with special regard to the education needs, including the provision of information, advice and funding support of those who have social or economic disadvantage or who have a disability.

## What causes is Dpa registered for?

the advancement of educationthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dpa yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dpa 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.
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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dpa&type=claim)
[Visit charity website](http://digitalpovertyalliance.org/)

## Frequently asked questions

Is Dpa a legitimate charity?

Yes. Dpa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053978) 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 Dpa's charity number?

Dpa's charity number is SC053978. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC053978?

Search SC053978 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 Dpa do?

To further education through encouraging and enabling the adoption of information, learning and communications technologies in schools and in the home on a basis of equity of access to all with special regard to the education needs, including the provision of information, advice and funding support of those who have social or economic disadvantage or who have a disability.

Does Dpa have reviews and complaints?

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

Dpa's website is http://digitalpovertyalliance.org — 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=SC053978).