Is Arc (Kingussie) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Arc (Kingussie) as a registered charity (number SC045859) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Arc (Kingussie)'s charity number?

Arc (Kingussie)'s charity number is SC045859. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045859?

Search SC045859 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.

Does Arc (Kingussie) have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arc (Kingussie). 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 Arc (Kingussie)?

Arc (Kingussie) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Arc (Kingussie) registered as a charity?

Arc (Kingussie) was entered on the register on 31 July 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045859SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Arc (Kingussie)

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Arc (Kingussie) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Arc (Kingussie)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £11,836
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £6,993
Registered charity number: SC045859
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Highland

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Arc (Kingussie) (number SC045859) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Arc (Kingussie) do?

The present form of ARC - Kingussie was set up to provide events to entertain the residents and visitors to the area of Badenoch postcode PH21 and PH20. We do this by running a weekly film Club from September - April, holding an annual 3-4 day Film/Food Festival and musical evenings throughout the year. In 2023 we undertook to hold the weekly Film Club in our local 'village hall' and have been active in undertaking maintenance and improvements to the building.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Arc (Kingussie)

Answers Arc (Kingussie) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 31 July 2015
Also known as: ARC-Kingussie
Where it says it operates: Highland

What causes is Arc (Kingussie) registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Arc (Kingussie) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arc (Kingussie) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Arc (Kingussie) as a registered charity (number SC045859) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Arc (Kingussie)'s charity number?: Arc (Kingussie)'s charity number is SC045859. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045859?: Search SC045859 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 Arc (Kingussie) do?: The present form of ARC - Kingussie was set up to provide events to entertain the residents and visitors to the area of Badenoch postcode PH21 and PH20. We do this by running a weekly film Club from September - April, holding an annual 3-4 day Film/Food Festival and musical evenings throughout the year. In 2023 we undertook to hold the weekly Film Club in our local 'village hall' and have been active in undertaking maintenance and improvements to the building.
Does Arc (Kingussie) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Arc (Kingussie). 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 Arc (Kingussie)?: Arc (Kingussie) does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Arc (Kingussie) registered as a charity?: Arc (Kingussie) was entered on the register on 31 July 2015.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.