Is conFAB a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists conFAB as a registered charity (number SC041585) 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 conFAB's charity number?

conFAB's charity number is SC041585. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC041585?

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Does conFAB have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for conFAB. 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 conFAB?

conFAB's website listed in our register data is http://www.confab.org.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 conFAB registered as a charity?

conFAB was entered on the register on 18 June 2010.

Registered charity · No. SC041585SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

conFAB

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

conFAB 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 conFAB?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £46,406
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £76,339
Registered charity number: SC041585
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.confab.org.uk

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conFAB (number SC041585) 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 conFAB do?

At conFAB we provide opportunities for humans to have positive experiences of themselves. We do this by igniting, supporting and developing the innate creativity that is in all of us. We support and develop accessible, high quality arts practices, which promote the well-being and development of all people. We have extensive experience of delivering high quality programmes of creative writing, visual art, drama, music and dance workshops and performances, providing free arts activities for people facing barriers to participation.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for conFAB

Answers conFAB 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: 18 June 2010
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is conFAB registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for conFAB yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score conFAB. 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 conFAB?

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Frequently asked questions

Is conFAB a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists conFAB as a registered charity (number SC041585) 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 conFAB's charity number?: conFAB's charity number is SC041585. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC041585?: Search SC041585 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 conFAB do?: At conFAB we provide opportunities for humans to have positive experiences of themselves. We do this by igniting, supporting and developing the innate creativity that is in all of us. We support and develop accessible, high quality arts practices, which promote the well-being and development of all people. We have extensive experience of delivering high quality programmes of creative writing, visual art, drama, music and dance workshops and performances, providing free arts activities for people facing barriers to participation.
Does conFAB have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for conFAB. 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 conFAB?: conFAB's website listed in our register data is http://www.confab.org.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 conFAB registered as a charity?: conFAB was entered on the register on 18 June 2010.

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.