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Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association

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51
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association

Dumfries and Galloway Mental Health Association strives to benefit the public of Dumfries and Galloway. Advancing healthcare through the provision of person-centred care and support for people with mental health needs. The organisation delivers its charitable purposes through the direct provision of mental health and housing-related support services. Working with individuals, adults and older people that may have disabilities or long-term health conditions. This includes supported accommodation, housing support, and care delivered within individuals’ own homes and communities. Services are designed to promote recovery, independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Delivered in partnership with individuals, health and social care services, local authorities, and third-sector agencies. This collaborative approach ensures support is appropriate, tailored, and responsive, enabling people to live their best …

Founded
Headquarters
Uk, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
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.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · oscr (FY2025)
£1.00
Program£1.00
Fundraising£0.00
100% to programs beats the peer average (96%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association has a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Established in 1988, it predates 80% of the health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 51 is below most of the 28,401 health 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
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association is a registered health nonprofit based in Uk, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its registration number is SC016401. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £2M in annual revenue.

Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association's official registration number is SC016401, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association is located in Uk, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association has £2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Fundraising costs represent 0%. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £2M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 96%). 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.

Dumfries and Galloway Mental Health Association strives to benefit the public of Dumfries and Galloway. Advancing healthcare through the provision of person-centred care and support for people with mental health needs. The organisation delivers its charitable purposes through the direct provision of mental health and housing-related support services. Working with individuals, adults and older people that may have disabilities or long-term health conditions. This includes supported accommodation, housing support, and care delivered within individuals’ own homes and communities. Services are designed to promote recovery, independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Delivered in partnership with individuals, health and social care services, local authorities, and third-sector agencies. This collaborative approach ensures support is... Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £2M is comparable to the peer average of £1M.

Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is SC016401.

You can verify Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association 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. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). 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 Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association 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 Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association 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.

Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association is based in Uk 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.

Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association was first registered in 1988, making it approximately 38 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
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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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

From filings and published profiles

Employees
81
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£2.3M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£2.1M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£2.0M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£1.9M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£1.8M 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 this charity 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 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.

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
75%

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 · 1988
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 Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association

What is Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association?
Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association is a health charitable company based in Uk, United Kingdom. Dumfries and Galloway Mental Health Association strives to benefit the public of Dumfries and Galloway. Advancing healthcare through the provision of person-centred care and support for people with mental health needs. The organisation delivers its charitable purposes through the direct provision of mental health and housing-related support services. Working with individuals, adults and older people that may have disabilities or long-term health conditions. This includes supported accommodation, housing support, and care delivered within individuals’ own homes and communities. Services are designed to promote recovery, independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion. Delivered in partnership with individuals, health and social care services, local authorities, and third-sector agencies. This collaborative approach ensures support is appropriate, tailored, and responsive, enabling people to live their best lives as independently as possible. 'the advancement of health' The company's objects are for the benefit of the public in Dumfries and Galloway to advance health by providing person centred care and support services ofr people whose lives are affected by their Mental Health
When was Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association founded?
Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association was founded in 1988.
Where is Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association located?
Headquartered in Uk, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association trustworthy?
Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association's registration number?
Registration: SC016401 (United Kingdom).
What is Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association's website?
https://www.dgmha.org
Are donations to Dumfries & Galloway Mental Health Association 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.