Is Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra as a registered charity (number SC033435) 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 Fiddle Orchestra's charity number?

Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra's charity number is SC033435. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra?

Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.fiddleorchestra.com. 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 Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra registered as a charity?

Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra was entered on the register on 23 July 2002.

Registered charity · No. SC033435Unincorporated association

Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra

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

Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra 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 Fiddle Orchestra?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £133,833
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £216,386
Registered charity number: SC033435
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): South Ayrshire
Website: www.fiddleorchestra.com

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Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra (number SC033435) 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 Fiddle Orchestra do?

The Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra was set up to encourage, develop, and keep alive traditional Scots fiddle music among local young musicians. Founded in 1982 by Wallace and Lex Galbraith, the youth orchestra provides young people aged roughly 10 to 18 an opportunity to learn, play, and perform energetic arrangements of traditional Scottish music. The orchestra welcomes a wide range of young instrumentalists—including violinists (fiddlers), cellists, double bass players, percussionists, accordionists, guitarists, and bagpipers. The orchestra performs dynamic concerts for local audiences throu…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra

Answers Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 23 July 2002
Where it says it operates: South Ayrshire

What causes is Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra as a registered charity (number SC033435) 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 Fiddle Orchestra's charity number?: Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra's charity number is SC033435. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC033435?: Search SC033435 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 Fiddle Orchestra do?: The Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra was set up to encourage, develop, and keep alive traditional Scots fiddle music among local young musicians. Founded in 1982 by Wallace and Lex Galbraith, the youth orchestra provides young people aged roughly 10 to 18 an opportunity to learn, play, and perform energetic arrangements of traditional Scottish music. The orchestra welcomes a wide range of young instrumentalists—including violinists (fiddlers), cellists, double bass players, percussionists, accordionists, guitarists, and bagpipers. The orchestra performs dynamic concerts for local audiences throu…
Does Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra. 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 Fiddle Orchestra?: Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra's website listed in our register data is http://www.fiddleorchestra.com. 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 Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra registered as a charity?: Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra was entered on the register on 23 July 2002.

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.