Is Fife Writes a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Fife Writes as a registered charity (number SC049857) 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 Fife Writes's charity number?

Fife Writes's charity number is SC049857. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC049857?

Search SC049857 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 Fife Writes have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fife Writes. 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 Fife Writes?

Fife Writes's website listed in our register data is http://www.fifewrites.org.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 Fife Writes registered as a charity?

Fife Writes was entered on the register on 15 January 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC049857Unincorporated association

Fife Writes

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

Fife Writes 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 Fife Writes?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £2,203
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £1,913
Registered charity number: SC049857
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.fifewrites.org.uk

Quick answer

Fife Writes (number SC049857) 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 Fife Writes do?

Fife Writes aims to provide opportunities for local writers of all kinds and abilities to improve their writing and to perform in front of live audiences if they wish. It has been a registered charity since January 2020 and runs various workshops, writing support groups and Open Mic sessions.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Fife Writes

Answers Fife Writes gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 January 2020
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Fife Writes registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Fife Writes yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Fife Writes. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fife Writes a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Fife Writes as a registered charity (number SC049857) 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 Fife Writes's charity number?: Fife Writes's charity number is SC049857. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC049857?: Search SC049857 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 Fife Writes do?: Fife Writes aims to provide opportunities for local writers of all kinds and abilities to improve their writing and to perform in front of live audiences if they wish. It has been a registered charity since January 2020 and runs various workshops, writing support groups and Open Mic sessions.
Does Fife Writes have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Fife Writes. 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 Fife Writes?: Fife Writes's website listed in our register data is http://www.fifewrites.org.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 Fife Writes registered as a charity?: Fife Writes was entered on the register on 15 January 2020.

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.