Is CYMERA Festival (SCIO) a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists CYMERA Festival (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC048809) 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 CYMERA Festival (SCIO)'s charity number?

CYMERA Festival (SCIO)'s charity number is SC048809. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048809?

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When was CYMERA Festival (SCIO) registered as a charity?

CYMERA Festival (SCIO) was entered on the register on 5 November 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048809SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

CYMERA Festival (SCIO)

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

CYMERA Festival (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 CYMERA Festival (SCIO)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-11-30: £78,218
Reported spending · year ending 2025-11-30: £73,481
Registered charity number: SC048809
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.cymerafestival.co.uk

Quick answer

CYMERA Festival (SCIO) (number SC048809) 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 CYMERA Festival (SCIO) do?

Cymera Festival is an annual celebration of science fiction, fantasy and horror writing that aims to nurture the enjoyment of those genres by bringing together writers and readers from Scotland and beyond to share ideas, create stories and celebrate their imagination. Cymera continues to provide meeting places for writers and readers of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror in Scotland and beyond. Cymera does this by organising and participating in events and activities for writers and readers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror genres. This includes the Cymera Festival, held annually…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for CYMERA Festival (SCIO)

Answers CYMERA Festival (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 November 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: 5 November 2018
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is CYMERA Festival (SCIO) registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for CYMERA Festival (SCIO) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is CYMERA Festival (SCIO) a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists CYMERA Festival (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC048809) 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 CYMERA Festival (SCIO)'s charity number?: CYMERA Festival (SCIO)'s charity number is SC048809. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048809?: Search SC048809 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 CYMERA Festival (SCIO) do?: Cymera Festival is an annual celebration of science fiction, fantasy and horror writing that aims to nurture the enjoyment of those genres by bringing together writers and readers from Scotland and beyond to share ideas, create stories and celebrate their imagination. Cymera continues to provide meeting places for writers and readers of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror in Scotland and beyond. Cymera does this by organising and participating in events and activities for writers and readers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror genres. This includes the Cymera Festival, held annually…
Does CYMERA Festival (SCIO) have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for CYMERA Festival (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 CYMERA Festival (SCIO)?: CYMERA Festival (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.cymerafestival.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 CYMERA Festival (SCIO) registered as a charity?: CYMERA Festival (SCIO) was entered on the register on 5 November 2018.

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.