--- title: "The Dove Centre (SCIO) — check charity number SC003026 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Dove Centre (SCIO) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC003026. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-dove-centre-scio retrieved: 2026-08-25T07:58:15.263Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Dove Centre (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC003026) 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 citizenship or community development; 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 £425,727 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The Dove Centre (SCIO)? Registered charity number SC003026 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £425,727 Website [www.dovecentre.org](http://www.dovecentre.org/) ## What does The Dove Centre (SCIO) do? The Dove Centre is a social day centre whose aims are to enable older people to remain as independant as they can be for longer, through a variety of mentally stimulating and physical activities and classes, freshly made meals daily and fully accessible transport to and from the centre. We are partially funded through Edinburgh council but make our own income through providing meals to other day centres without cooking facilities and our community transport project which provides fully accessible transport to other not for profit organisations in the West of Edinburgh. ## What causes is The Dove Centre (SCIO) registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 The Dove Centre (SCIO) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Dove Centre (SCIO) 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=the-dove-centre-scio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dovecentre.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Dove Centre (SCIO) a legitimate charity? Yes. The Dove Centre (SCIO) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC003026) 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 The Dove Centre (SCIO)'s charity number? The Dove Centre (SCIO)'s charity number is SC003026. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC003026? Search SC003026 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 The Dove Centre (SCIO) do? The Dove Centre is a social day centre whose aims are to enable older people to remain as independant as they can be for longer, through a variety of mentally stimulating and physical activities and classes, freshly made meals daily and fully accessible transport to and from the centre. We are partially funded through Edinburgh council but make our own income through providing meals to other day centres without cooking facilities and our community transport project which provides fully accessible transport to other not for profit organisations in the West of Edinburgh. Does The Dove Centre (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Dove Centre (SCIO). 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 The Dove Centre (SCIO)? The Dove Centre (SCIO)'s website is http://www.dovecentre.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=SC003026).