--- title: "The Scottish ADA — check charity number SC053342 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Scottish ADA a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC053342. the advancement of education charity based in Falkirk. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-scottish-ada retrieved: 2026-08-28T03:13:24.364Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Scottish ADA is a registered charity (number SC053342) 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 promotion of equality and diversity; 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 The Scottish ADA? Registered charity number SC053342 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Falkirk ## What does The Scottish ADA do? The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of education 4.2 The promotion of equality and diversity 4.3 The relief of those in need due to disability (or other disadvantage) By informing and educating Scottish businesses and the public in the rights of Assistance Dog Teams to enable full access rights By providing a program by which Disabled people in Scotland can train and qualify their own dogs as Assistance Dogs. ## What causes is The Scottish ADA registered for? the advancement of educationthe promotion of equality and diversitythe 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 Scottish ADA yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Scottish ADA 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-scottish-ada&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Scottish ADA a legitimate charity? Yes. The Scottish ADA is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC053342) 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 Scottish ADA's charity number? The Scottish ADA's charity number is SC053342. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC053342? Search SC053342 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 Scottish ADA do? The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of education 4.2 The promotion of equality and diversity 4.3 The relief of those in need due to disability (or other disadvantage) By informing and educating Scottish businesses and the public in the rights of Assistance Dog Teams to enable full access rights By providing a program by which Disabled people in Scotland can train and qualify their own dogs as Assistance Dogs. Does The Scottish ADA have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Scottish ADA. 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 Scottish ADA? The Scottish ADA 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=SC053342).