Is ButeFest SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists ButeFest SCIO as a registered charity (number SC049961) 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 ButeFest SCIO's charity number?

ButeFest SCIO's charity number is SC049961. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049961?

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Does ButeFest SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ButeFest SCIO. 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 ButeFest SCIO?

ButeFest SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.butefest.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 ButeFest SCIO registered as a charity?

ButeFest SCIO was entered on the register on 18 February 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC049961SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

ButeFest SCIO

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

ButeFest SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about ButeFest SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £178,490
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £226,341
Registered charity number: SC049961
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.butefest.co.uk

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ButeFest SCIO (number SC049961) 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 ButeFest SCIO do?

We run a family friendly music and ats festival on the Isle of Bute.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for ButeFest SCIO

Answers ButeFest SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 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: 18 February 2020
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is ButeFest SCIO registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for ButeFest SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score ButeFest SCIO. 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

What should you check before donating to ButeFest SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is ButeFest SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists ButeFest SCIO as a registered charity (number SC049961) 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 ButeFest SCIO's charity number?: ButeFest SCIO's charity number is SC049961. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049961?: Search SC049961 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 ButeFest SCIO do?: We run a family friendly music and ats festival on the Isle of Bute.
Does ButeFest SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for ButeFest SCIO. 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 ButeFest SCIO?: ButeFest SCIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.butefest.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 ButeFest SCIO registered as a charity?: ButeFest SCIO was entered on the register on 18 February 2020.

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.