Is Ed Horror Fest a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Ed Horror Fest as a registered charity (number SC051661) 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 Ed Horror Fest's charity number?

Ed Horror Fest's charity number is SC051661. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051661?

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Does Ed Horror Fest have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Ed Horror Fest?

Ed Horror Fest's website listed in our register data is http://www.edinburghhorrorfestival.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 Ed Horror Fest registered as a charity?

Ed Horror Fest was entered on the register on 25 March 2022.

Registered charity · No. SC051661SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Ed Horror Fest

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

Ed Horror Fest is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Ed Horror Fest?

Reported income · year ending 2025-04-01: £29,066
Reported spending · year ending 2025-04-01: £26,439
Registered charity number: SC051661
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.edinburghhorrorfestival.co.uk

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Ed Horror Fest (number SC051661) 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 Ed Horror Fest do?

Hold regular events including the Edinburgh Horror Festival (the EHF) and help promote horror theatre and entertainment more generally. We do this by providing event spaces, promoting shows connected with EHF, facilitating the EHF and holding an award known as 'The Spookies' at the end of the Fringe focussing on horror at the Fringe.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Ed Horror Fest

Answers Ed Horror Fest gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 1 April 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: 25 March 2022
Also known as: The Edinburgh Horror Festival
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Ed Horror Fest registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Ed Horror Fest yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ed Horror Fest a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Ed Horror Fest as a registered charity (number SC051661) 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 Ed Horror Fest's charity number?: Ed Horror Fest's charity number is SC051661. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC051661?: Search SC051661 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 Ed Horror Fest do?: Hold regular events including the Edinburgh Horror Festival (the EHF) and help promote horror theatre and entertainment more generally. We do this by providing event spaces, promoting shows connected with EHF, facilitating the EHF and holding an award known as 'The Spookies' at the end of the Fringe focussing on horror at the Fringe.
Does Ed Horror Fest have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ed Horror Fest. 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 Ed Horror Fest?: Ed Horror Fest's website listed in our register data is http://www.edinburghhorrorfestival.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 Ed Horror Fest registered as a charity?: Ed Horror Fest was entered on the register on 25 March 2022.

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.