Is Edinburgh Iranian Festival a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Iranian Festival as a registered charity (number SC044795) 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 Edinburgh Iranian Festival's charity number?

Edinburgh Iranian Festival's charity number is SC044795. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044795?

Search SC044795 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 Edinburgh Iranian Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Iranian Festival. 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 Edinburgh Iranian Festival?

Edinburgh Iranian Festival's website listed in our register data is http://www.ediranfest.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 Edinburgh Iranian Festival registered as a charity?

Edinburgh Iranian Festival was entered on the register on 10 April 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044795SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Edinburgh Iranian Festival

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

Edinburgh Iranian Festival 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 Edinburgh Iranian Festival?

Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £247
Registered charity number: SC044795
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.ediranfest.org

Quick answer

Edinburgh Iranian Festival (number SC044795) 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 Edinburgh Iranian Festival do?

Aiming to span both Iran’s rich history and its contemporary cultural life, this biennial festival hopes to address misconceptions by introducing Scotland to the heart and soul of Iran – from its art and music, through to its history and food.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Edinburgh Iranian Festival

Answers Edinburgh Iranian Festival 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: 10 April 2014
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Edinburgh Iranian Festival registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Iranian Festival yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Edinburgh Iranian Festival. 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 Edinburgh Iranian Festival?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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 Edinburgh Iranian Festival a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Edinburgh Iranian Festival as a registered charity (number SC044795) 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 Edinburgh Iranian Festival's charity number?: Edinburgh Iranian Festival's charity number is SC044795. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044795?: Search SC044795 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 Edinburgh Iranian Festival do?: Aiming to span both Iran’s rich history and its contemporary cultural life, this biennial festival hopes to address misconceptions by introducing Scotland to the heart and soul of Iran – from its art and music, through to its history and food.
Does Edinburgh Iranian Festival have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Iranian Festival. 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 Edinburgh Iranian Festival?: Edinburgh Iranian Festival's website listed in our register data is http://www.ediranfest.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 Edinburgh Iranian Festival registered as a charity?: Edinburgh Iranian Festival was entered on the register on 10 April 2014.

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.