--- title: "Furnace Community SCIO — charity SC048171" description: "Furnace Community SCIO (charity SC048171). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources. Independent UK charity profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/furnace-community-scio retrieved: 2026-09-23T09:46:47.775Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Furnace Community SCIO is listed as a registered charity (number SC048171) 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 citizenship or community development; 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. Its latest reported income was £18,410 (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. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Furnace Community SCIO? Registered charity number SC048171 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £18,410 ## What does Furnace Community SCIO do? Manage Furnace Village Hall, Shop and Bungalow for the continuing benefit of local residents in the postcode areas as per constitution. The Village Hall is a venue for a range of activities and the shop provides a lifeline service selling newspapers, milk, bread and other essentials. ## What causes is Furnace Community SCIO registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Furnace Community SCIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Furnace Community SCIO 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 Furnace Community SCIO? - 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional partner plans add a logo, photos and featured visibility; claiming itself is always free and never changes a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=furnace-community-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Furnace Community SCIO a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Furnace Community SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048171) 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 Furnace Community SCIO's charity number? Furnace Community SCIO's charity number is SC048171. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048171? Search SC048171 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 Furnace Community SCIO do? Manage Furnace Village Hall, Shop and Bungalow for the continuing benefit of local residents in the postcode areas as per constitution. The Village Hall is a venue for a range of activities and the shop provides a lifeline service selling newspapers, milk, bread and other essentials. Does Furnace Community SCIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Furnace Community SCIO. 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 Furnace Community SCIO? Furnace Community SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. 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=SC048171).