Is Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes as a registered charity (number SC001553) 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 Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes's charity number?

Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes's charity number is SC001553. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC001553Unincorporated association

Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes

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

Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes 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 Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes?

Reported income · year ending 2025-10-31: £43,138
Reported spending · year ending 2025-10-31: £40,890
Registered charity number: SC001553
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire

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Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes (number SC001553) 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 Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes do?

Support the 26 Institutes within Ayrshire providing social events and activities, both in todays technical and digital world and our traditional skills. We encourage our members to share their skills in our traditional handcrafts by arranging classes for all to attend. We work closely with other organisations both locally and nationally providing judges and tutors as required. Members enjoy a variety of light sport and educational events and all events and classes are well attended.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes

Answers Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 October 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: 11 October 1930
Also known as: Scottish Women’s Institutes Ayrshire Federation
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes as a registered charity (number SC001553) 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 Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes's charity number?: Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes's charity number is SC001553. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC001553?: Search SC001553 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 Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes do?: Support the 26 Institutes within Ayrshire providing social events and activities, both in todays technical and digital world and our traditional skills. We encourage our members to share their skills in our traditional handcrafts by arranging classes for all to attend. We work closely with other organisations both locally and nationally providing judges and tutors as required. Members enjoy a variety of light sport and educational events and all events and classes are well attended.
Does Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes. 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 Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes?: Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes registered as a charity?: Ayrshire Federation of Scottish Women's Institutes was entered on the register on 11 October 1930.

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.