--- title: "Ssdcs — check charity number SC053006 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ssdcs a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053006. the advancement of education charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ssdcs retrieved: 2026-08-25T08:15:52.712Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ssdcs is a registered charity (number SC053006) 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. Its latest reported income was £281 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Ssdcs? Registered charity number SC053006 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Scottish Borders Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £281 ## What does Ssdcs do? Our Mission Create a community by connecting deaf and hard of hearing children and their families across the South of Scotland. We will do this by: Organising events for deaf and hard of hearing young people and/or their families Advocating for the rights of deaf and hard of hearing young people in the Scottish Borders and their carers, with a focus on BSL, deaf awareness and policy change Sharing information and resources to support and inform families with deaf and hard of hearing young people ## What causes is Ssdcs 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 Ssdcs yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ssdcs 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=ssdcs&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ssdcs a legitimate charity? Yes. Ssdcs is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053006) 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 Ssdcs's charity number? Ssdcs's charity number is SC053006. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053006? Search SC053006 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 Ssdcs do? Our Mission Create a community by connecting deaf and hard of hearing children and their families across the South of Scotland. We will do this by: Organising events for deaf and hard of hearing young people and/or their families Advocating for the rights of deaf and hard of hearing young people in the Scottish Borders and their carers, with a focus on BSL, deaf awareness and policy change Sharing information and resources to support and inform families with deaf and hard of hearing young people Does Ssdcs have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ssdcs. 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 Ssdcs? Ssdcs does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC053006).