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Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
49/100 · methodology

About Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group

DRG has been active in the Douglas area since 2012, initially as an unincorporated body and as a SCIO since 2017. The group has conducted path improvements, organised village clean-ups, and provided and maintained flowers and plants throughout the village. We also supply hanging baskets annually on Main Street and Ayr Road in Douglas. In an innovative fund-raising event DRG organised ‘Gig in the Grounds’ starting as a one-day event, becoming two days and then since 2019 it became three days due to the popularity of it and more bands wanting to play. It is a music and history festival, family fun day attended by many from the local community and further afield. In 2023 we took ownership of Douglasdale …

Founded
Headquarters
South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Foundation type
SCIO

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 49
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 49 is below most of the 5,685 environment charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • leadership details (present for 90% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group is a registered environment nonprofit based in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is SC047566. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £70K in annual revenue.

Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group's official registration number is SC047566, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group is located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group has £70K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a SCIO. It has £70K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

DRG has been active in the Douglas area since 2012, initially as an unincorporated body and as a SCIO since 2017. The group has conducted path improvements, organised village clean-ups, and provided and maintained flowers and plants throughout the village. We also supply hanging baskets annually on Main Street and Ayr Road in Douglas. In an innovative fund-raising event DRG organised ‘Gig in the Grounds’ starting as a one-day event, becoming two days and then since 2019 it became three days due to the popularity of it and more bands wanting to play. It is a music and history festival, family fun day attended by many from the local community... Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group is classified as an environment organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among environment charities registered in United Kingdom: Its annual revenue of £70K is below the peer average of £1M.

You can verify Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group is based in South Lanarkshire in Scotland. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group was first registered in 2017, making it approximately 9 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£10K-£100K
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
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£0.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
£0.1M revenue
FY2022
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£0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment this charity 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group

What is Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group?
Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group is a environment scio based in South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom. DRG has been active in the Douglas area since 2012, initially as an unincorporated body and as a SCIO since 2017. The group has conducted path improvements, organised village clean-ups, and provided and maintained flowers and plants throughout the village. We also supply hanging baskets annually on Main Street and Ayr Road in Douglas. In an innovative fund-raising event DRG organised ‘Gig in the Grounds’ starting as a one-day event, becoming two days and then since 2019 it became three days due to the popularity of it and more bands wanting to play. It is a music and history festival, family fun day attended by many from the local community and further afield. In 2023 we took ownership of Douglasdale Community Woodland through an asset transfer from South Lanarkshire Council. The purchase of Douglasdale Community Woodland has improved this large piece of biodiverse infrastructure for all the local communities and has created new employment opportunites with more planned. 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement' The organisation is established for charitable purposes only, and in particular, the objects are: the advancement of heritage and culture through the preservation of local rural areas, increasing awareness to and interest in local history, talent and traditions through education, entertainment and partnership working. the advancement of citizenship or community development through the encouragement of voluntary and community activity, capacity building in local groups, regeneration of local amenities and assisting disadvantaged and hard to reach groups. the advancement of environmental protection or improvement through conservation and caring for the environment, increasing awareness of and interest in environmental matters and the delivery of specific projects to preserve local natural heritage and habitats, protect biodiversity and to encourage walking, cycling, equestrian and other pursuits. and the advancement of such other similar charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined by the Trustees.
When was Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group founded?
Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group was founded in 2017.
Where is Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group located?
Headquartered in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group trustworthy?
Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group's registration number?
Registration: SC047566 (United Kingdom).
What is Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group's website?
https://www.douglasdalerealgroup.com
Are donations to Douglasdale Recreation, Environment, Access and Leisure Group tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.