Is Edfas a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edfas as a registered charity (number SC039651) 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 Edfas's charity number?

Edfas's charity number is SC039651. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC039651?

Search SC039651 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 Edfas have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edfas. 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 Edfas?

Edfas's website listed in our register data is http://www.edfas.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 Edfas registered as a charity?

Edfas was entered on the register on 16 June 2008.

Registered charity · No. SC039651Unincorporated association

Edfas

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

Edfas is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Edfas?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £47,653
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £52,566
Registered charity number: SC039651
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.edfas.uk

Quick answer

Edfas (number SC039651) 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 Edfas do?

EDFAS is a charity with the belief that the arts enrich lives. Our educational fine arts lectures and events programmes bring like minds together. The money we receive from Gift Aid plus any surplus on events is available for charitable donations, primarily aimed at young people, arts education and specific projects at local institutions. Our members contribute to preserve our artistic heritage through volunteering and assisting in educational institutions across the city. We hope that our work creates a better, healthier and more connected society.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edfas

Answers Edfas gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 June 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: 16 June 2008
Also known as: Edinburgh Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Edfas registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edfas yet?

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

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Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Edfas a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Edfas as a registered charity (number SC039651) 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 Edfas's charity number?: Edfas's charity number is SC039651. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC039651?: Search SC039651 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 Edfas do?: EDFAS is a charity with the belief that the arts enrich lives. Our educational fine arts lectures and events programmes bring like minds together. The money we receive from Gift Aid plus any surplus on events is available for charitable donations, primarily aimed at young people, arts education and specific projects at local institutions. Our members contribute to preserve our artistic heritage through volunteering and assisting in educational institutions across the city. We hope that our work creates a better, healthier and more connected society.
Does Edfas have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edfas. 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 Edfas?: Edfas's website listed in our register data is http://www.edfas.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 Edfas registered as a charity?: Edfas was entered on the register on 16 June 2008.

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.