Is Cowal Highland Gathering a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Cowal Highland Gathering as a registered charity (number SC047875) 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 Cowal Highland Gathering's charity number?

Cowal Highland Gathering's charity number is SC047875. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC047875?

Search SC047875 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.

Does Cowal Highland Gathering have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cowal Highland Gathering. 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 Cowal Highland Gathering?

Cowal Highland Gathering's website listed in our register data is http://www.cowalgathering.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 Cowal Highland Gathering registered as a charity?

Cowal Highland Gathering was entered on the register on 31 October 2017.

Registered charity · No. SC047875SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Cowal Highland Gathering

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

Cowal Highland Gathering is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Cowal Highland Gathering?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £348,852
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £329,839
Registered charity number: SC047875
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.cowalgathering.com

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Cowal Highland Gathering (number SC047875) 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 Cowal Highland Gathering do?

The charity exists to promote scottish culture and heritage by hosting the Cowal Highland Gathering each year and staging the World Highland Dancing Championships and the Cowal Pipe Band CHampionships. We work with governng bodies, partners, external agencies, councils and emergency services to ensure a safe and successful event is held each year. We aim to promote and encourage participation in traditional scottish pasttimes.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cowal Highland Gathering

Answers Cowal Highland Gathering gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 31 October 2017
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Cowal Highland Gathering registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Cowal Highland Gathering yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Cowal Highland Gathering. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cowal Highland Gathering a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Cowal Highland Gathering as a registered charity (number SC047875) 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 Cowal Highland Gathering's charity number?: Cowal Highland Gathering's charity number is SC047875. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC047875?: Search SC047875 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 Cowal Highland Gathering do?: The charity exists to promote scottish culture and heritage by hosting the Cowal Highland Gathering each year and staging the World Highland Dancing Championships and the Cowal Pipe Band CHampionships. We work with governng bodies, partners, external agencies, councils and emergency services to ensure a safe and successful event is held each year. We aim to promote and encourage participation in traditional scottish pasttimes.
Does Cowal Highland Gathering have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cowal Highland Gathering. 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 Cowal Highland Gathering?: Cowal Highland Gathering's website listed in our register data is http://www.cowalgathering.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 Cowal Highland Gathering registered as a charity?: Cowal Highland Gathering was entered on the register on 31 October 2017.

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.