Is Dewar Arts Awards a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dewar Arts Awards as a registered charity (number SC033216) 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 Dewar Arts Awards's charity number?

Dewar Arts Awards's charity number is SC033216. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC033216?

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Does Dewar Arts Awards have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dewar Arts Awards. 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 Dewar Arts Awards?

Dewar Arts Awards's website listed in our register data is http://www.dewarawards.org. 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 Dewar Arts Awards registered as a charity?

Dewar Arts Awards was entered on the register on 4 July 2002.

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Dewar Arts Awards

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

Dewar Arts Awards 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 Dewar Arts Awards?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £192,238
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £279,400
Registered charity number: SC033216
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.dewarawards.org

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Dewar Arts Awards (number SC033216) 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 Dewar Arts Awards do?

For over 20 years, the Dewar Arts Awards has supported talented young people to overcome financial barriers and flourish in the arts. The Dewar Arts Awards were set up by the then Scottish Executive in 2002 as a fitting memorial to Scotland’s first First Minister, Donald Dewar. We disburse the income from a trust fund to support talented young artists in Scotland, who do not have the financial means to pursue their ambitions. We accept nominations for the awards all year round, in recognition of the fact that opportunities do not always fall neatly into the financial calendar, The nominations…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dewar Arts Awards

Answers Dewar Arts Awards 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: 4 July 2002
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Dewar Arts Awards registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dewar Arts Awards yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Dewar Arts Awards. 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 Dewar Arts Awards?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dewar Arts Awards a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dewar Arts Awards as a registered charity (number SC033216) 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 Dewar Arts Awards's charity number?: Dewar Arts Awards's charity number is SC033216. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC033216?: Search SC033216 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 Dewar Arts Awards do?: For over 20 years, the Dewar Arts Awards has supported talented young people to overcome financial barriers and flourish in the arts. The Dewar Arts Awards were set up by the then Scottish Executive in 2002 as a fitting memorial to Scotland’s first First Minister, Donald Dewar. We disburse the income from a trust fund to support talented young artists in Scotland, who do not have the financial means to pursue their ambitions. We accept nominations for the awards all year round, in recognition of the fact that opportunities do not always fall neatly into the financial calendar, The nominations…
Does Dewar Arts Awards have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dewar Arts Awards. 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 Dewar Arts Awards?: Dewar Arts Awards's website listed in our register data is http://www.dewarawards.org. 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 Dewar Arts Awards registered as a charity?: Dewar Arts Awards was entered on the register on 4 July 2002.

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.