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

CYMERA Festival (SCIO)

CYMERA Festival (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

CYMERA Festival (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC048809) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £61,230 (year ending 2024-11-30). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC048809
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30)
£61,230

What the charity does

Cymera Festival is an annual celebration of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror (SFFH) writing that aims to celebrate the enjoyment of those genres by bringing together writers and readers from Scotland and beyond, to share ideas, create stories and nurture imagination. Over three days Cymera curates a diverse and inclusive programme of literary events with speakers from Scotland and further afield. Using a mixture of free and ticketed events, Cymera features workshops, talks and debates as well as offering social events such as a quiz. Additionally, Cymera focuses on professional developm…

Registered causes

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. CYMERA Festival (SCIO) is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is CYMERA Festival (SCIO) a legitimate charity?
Yes. CYMERA Festival (SCIO) is a registered charity (number SC048809) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does CYMERA Festival (SCIO) do?
Cymera Festival is an annual celebration of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror (SFFH) writing that aims to celebrate the enjoyment of those genres by bringing together writers and readers from Scotland and beyond, to share ideas, create stories and nurture imagination. Over three days Cymera curates a diverse and inclusive programme of literary events with speakers from Scotland and further afield. Using a mixture of free and ticketed events, Cymera features workshops, talks and debates as well as offering social events such as a quiz. Additionally, Cymera focuses on professional developm…
How can I donate to CYMERA Festival (SCIO)?
CYMERA Festival (SCIO)'s website is http://www.cymerafestival.co.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.