01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC053821
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- DG2 8ER
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to do
The DH9 Foundation was established in memory of David Hill who died at the age of 30 from an undiagnosed heart condition. Following a robust process, the DH9 Foundation became a registered Scottish charity, through OSCR, on 2 December 2024. The DH9 Foundation aims to: · Raise awareness of young sudden cardiac death · Provide CPR training and defibrillators to schools and community organisations in Dumfries and Galloway · Fund cardiac screening through Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) The DH9 Foundation is committed to improving the cardiac health of young people under the age of 35. Since being established as a charity, the DH9 Foundation has provided of free CPR training to schools, community organisations and local business across Dumfries and Galloway.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of health
- the saving of lives
Beneficiaries
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
The association's purposes are: A.To advance improvements in cardiac health of young people, below the age of 35, B.To raise awareness of cardiac issues in young people, C.To support research into Young Sudden Cardiac Death. Through the provision of cardiac screening, CPR training and defibrillators to schools and community sports organisations in Dumfries and Galloway.
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £61,825 | £51,363 | 0 | 30 March 2026 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- The Paddocks, New Abbey Road, Dumfries
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.dh9foundation.org
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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