Is Creative Stranraer a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Creative Stranraer as a registered charity (number SC052935) 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 Creative Stranraer's charity number?

Creative Stranraer's charity number is SC052935. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052935?

Search SC052935 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 Creative Stranraer have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Creative Stranraer. 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 Creative Stranraer?

Creative Stranraer's website listed in our register data is http://creativestranraer.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 Creative Stranraer registered as a charity?

Creative Stranraer was entered on the register on 8 November 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052935SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Creative Stranraer

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

Creative Stranraer 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 Creative Stranraer?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £63,957
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £55,851
Registered charity number: SC052935
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: creativestranraer.com

Quick answer

Creative Stranraer (number SC052935) 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 Creative Stranraer do?

Creative Stranraer is a dynamic creative placemaking organisation. It is community-led and dedicated to serving the population of Stranraer and West Galloway, and revitalising our area through the power of arts and culture. Our mission is to connect, empower, and inspire communities by fostering creativity, building confidence, creating opportunities to improve local futures and enhancing well-being.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Creative Stranraer

Answers Creative Stranraer gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 8 November 2023
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Creative Stranraer 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 Creative Stranraer yet?

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Creative Stranraer a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Creative Stranraer as a registered charity (number SC052935) 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 Creative Stranraer's charity number?: Creative Stranraer's charity number is SC052935. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052935?: Search SC052935 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 Creative Stranraer do?: Creative Stranraer is a dynamic creative placemaking organisation. It is community-led and dedicated to serving the population of Stranraer and West Galloway, and revitalising our area through the power of arts and culture. Our mission is to connect, empower, and inspire communities by fostering creativity, building confidence, creating opportunities to improve local futures and enhancing well-being.
Does Creative Stranraer have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Creative Stranraer. 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 Creative Stranraer?: Creative Stranraer's website listed in our register data is http://creativestranraer.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 Creative Stranraer registered as a charity?: Creative Stranraer was entered on the register on 8 November 2023.

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.