Is Ayr Film Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ayr Film Society as a registered charity (number SC006980) 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 Ayr Film Society's charity number?

Ayr Film Society's charity number is SC006980. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC006980?

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Does Ayr Film Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayr Film Society. 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 Ayr Film Society?

Ayr Film Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ayrfilmsociety.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Ayr Film Society registered as a charity?

Ayr Film Society was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

Registered charity · No. SC006980Unincorporated association

Ayr Film Society

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

Ayr Film Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Ayr Film Society?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-30: £9,425
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-30: £9,488
Registered charity number: SC006980
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire
Website: www.ayrfilmsociety.co.uk

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Ayr Film Society (number SC006980) 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 Ayr Film Society do?

• To encourage interest in film as an art and as a medium of information and education by means of exhibition of world and independent films of a scientific, educational, cultural and artistic character.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ayr Film Society

Answers Ayr Film Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 April 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: 1 January 1902
Also known as: Ayr And Craigie Film Society
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is Ayr Film Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ayr Film Society yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Ayr Film Society. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ayr Film Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ayr Film Society as a registered charity (number SC006980) 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 Ayr Film Society's charity number?: Ayr Film Society's charity number is SC006980. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC006980?: Search SC006980 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 Ayr Film Society do?: • To encourage interest in film as an art and as a medium of information and education by means of exhibition of world and independent films of a scientific, educational, cultural and artistic character.
Does Ayr Film Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayr Film Society. 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 Ayr Film Society?: Ayr Film Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.ayrfilmsociety.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Ayr Film Society registered as a charity?: Ayr Film Society was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

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.