--- title: "Sports Driving Unlimited — check charity number SC038870 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sports Driving Unlimited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038870. the advancement of education charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sports-driving-unlimited retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:23:24.190Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sports Driving Unlimited is a registered charity (number SC038870) 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 provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £100,745 (year ending 2025-11-30). 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 Sports Driving Unlimited? Registered charity number SC038870 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-11-30) £100,745 Website [www.sportsdrivingunlimited.org.uk](http://www.sportsdrivingunlimited.org.uk/) ## What does Sports Driving Unlimited do? Sports Driving provides pony carriage driving and riding year-round, for disabled people of all ages. Our objectives are for participants to improve confidence and self-esteem, experience a sense of achievement, gain benefits to their physical and mental health and enjoy an exciting, challenging sport that is fun. We use the operating name “Sports Driving Unlimited” (SDU) to indicate our approach that anyone with a disability can take part and benefit from the sport of pony carriage driving. We have specially designed carriages that carry a wheelchair, athletic ponies with excellent temper… ## What causes is Sports Driving Unlimited registered for? the advancement of educationthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intendedthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sports Driving Unlimited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sports Driving Unlimited 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. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sports-driving-unlimited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sportsdrivingunlimited.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sports Driving Unlimited a legitimate charity? Yes. Sports Driving Unlimited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038870) 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 Sports Driving Unlimited's charity number? Sports Driving Unlimited's charity number is SC038870. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038870? Search SC038870 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 Sports Driving Unlimited do? Sports Driving provides pony carriage driving and riding year-round, for disabled people of all ages. Our objectives are for participants to improve confidence and self-esteem, experience a sense of achievement, gain benefits to their physical and mental health and enjoy an exciting, challenging sport that is fun. We use the operating name “Sports Driving Unlimited” (SDU) to indicate our approach that anyone with a disability can take part and benefit from the sport of pony carriage driving. We have specially designed carriages that carry a wheelchair, athletic ponies with excellent temper… Does Sports Driving Unlimited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sports Driving Unlimited. 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 Sports Driving Unlimited? Sports Driving Unlimited's website is http://www.sportsdrivingunlimited.org.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=SC038870).