--- title: "Beltane Fire Society — check charity number SC040137 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Beltane Fire Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC040137. the advancement of education charity based in Midlothian. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/beltane-fire-society retrieved: 2026-08-18T12:44:09.271Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Beltane Fire Society is a registered charity (number SC040137) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £217,787 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Beltane Fire Society? Registered charity number SC040137 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Midlothian Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £217,787 Website [www.beltane.org](http://www.beltane.org/) ## What does Beltane Fire Society do? Advance the education of the general public in the traditions of the Celtic lunar calendar fire festivals and their relevance to contemporary culture. Further an awareness of and promote participation in the Scottish traditions of street theatre, music and pageantry. Advance the performing arts through the development of skills in professional performance and production within a cooperative and collaborative environment. ## What causes is Beltane Fire Society registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Beltane Fire Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Beltane Fire Society is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=beltane-fire-society&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.beltane.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Beltane Fire Society a legitimate charity? Yes. Beltane Fire Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC040137) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Beltane Fire Society's charity number? Beltane Fire Society's charity number is SC040137. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC040137? Search SC040137 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 Beltane Fire Society do? Advance the education of the general public in the traditions of the Celtic lunar calendar fire festivals and their relevance to contemporary culture. Further an awareness of and promote participation in the Scottish traditions of street theatre, music and pageantry. Advance the performing arts through the development of skills in professional performance and production within a cooperative and collaborative environment. Does Beltane Fire Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Beltane Fire 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 Beltane Fire Society? Beltane Fire Society's website is http://www.beltane.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC040137).