--- title: "Firefly Arts Limited — charity SC002848" description: "Firefly Arts Limited (charity SC002848). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/firefly-arts-limited retrieved: 2026-09-23T06:49:33.349Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Firefly Arts Limited is listed as a registered charity (number SC002848) in the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data used for this profile. Verify its current status and contact details on the live register before donating. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £180,217 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score can be added when it enters our detailed scoring dataset. ## What are the key facts about Firefly Arts Limited? Registered charity number SC002848 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Other Register contact address detail (not service area) West Lothian Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £180,217 Website [www.firefly-arts.co.uk](http://www.firefly-arts.co.uk/) ## What does Firefly Arts Limited do? Firefly Arts is a Scottish Charity with a long history of providing youth theatre, film-making, creative writing, music, dance and visual arts activity for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years across West Lothian. Firefly’s workshop, school, community and training programmes provide young people with a safe, supportive environment to explore their world, challenge themselves, build creative and resilient futures. We specialise in developing transformative and inclusive arts experience for young people who are socially and economically marginalised. ## What causes is Firefly Arts Limited registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Firefly Arts Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Firefly Arts Limited is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. A rating can be added when the charity enters our scoring dataset with enough filing data. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Firefly Arts Limited? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. 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[Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=firefly-arts-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.firefly-arts.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Firefly Arts Limited a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Firefly Arts Limited as a registered charity (number SC002848) 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 Firefly Arts Limited's charity number? Firefly Arts Limited's charity number is SC002848. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002848? Search SC002848 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 Firefly Arts Limited do? Firefly Arts is a Scottish Charity with a long history of providing youth theatre, film-making, creative writing, music, dance and visual arts activity for children and young people aged 5 to 25 years across West Lothian. Firefly’s workshop, school, community and training programmes provide young people with a safe, supportive environment to explore their world, challenge themselves, build creative and resilient futures. We specialise in developing transformative and inclusive arts experience for young people who are socially and economically marginalised. Does Firefly Arts Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Firefly Arts Limited. 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 Firefly Arts Limited? Firefly Arts Limited's website listed in our register data is http://www.firefly-arts.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. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-09-23, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC002848).