--- title: "Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) — charity SC049002 | CharityCompare" description: "Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) (charity SC049002): income £55,757 (2026). Registration, activities, accounts and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/girvan-district-attractions-scio retrieved: 2026-10-06T20:45:57.052Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC049002SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) G& # Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, 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. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://www.girvanattractions.co.uk/) [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049002) Work at Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO)? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=girvan-district-attractions-scio&type=claim&name=Girvan%20%26%20District%20Attractions%20(SCIO)) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO)? Reported income · year ending 2026-01-18 £55,757 Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-18 £57,679 Registered charity number SC049002 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) South Ayrshire Website [www.girvanattractions.co.uk](http://www.girvanattractions.co.uk/) Quick answer Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) (number SC049002) 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 Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) do? Girvan & District Attractions uses community events as the driving tool to reduce social isolation, deprivation and to increase community cohesion in the area, which at the same time helps to boost economic growth for the town. Volunteers organise and deliver community events such as the annual Carrick Lowland Gathering, Civic Week and the opening of Stumpy Jail for historical and educational visits for schools, tourists and local people. As well as Spooky Stumpy. We also plan and organise the Girvan and South Carrick Community Fireworks Display. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) Answers Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 18 January 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 30 January 2019 Where it says it operates South Ayrshire ## What causes is Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe 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 Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO). 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to Girvan & District Attractions (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 submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=girvan-district-attractions-scio&type=claim&name=Girvan%20%26%20District%20Attractions%20(SCIO)) [Visit charity website](http://www.girvanattractions.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) as a registered charity (number SC049002) 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 Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO)'s charity number? Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO)'s charity number is SC049002. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049002? Search SC049002 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 Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) do? Girvan & District Attractions uses community events as the driving tool to reduce social isolation, deprivation and to increase community cohesion in the area, which at the same time helps to boost economic growth for the town. Volunteers organise and deliver community events such as the annual Carrick Lowland Gathering, Civic Week and the opening of Stumpy Jail for historical and educational visits for schools, tourists and local people. As well as Spooky Stumpy. We also plan and organise the Girvan and South Carrick Community Fireworks Display. Does Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Girvan & District Attractions (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 Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO)? Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO)'s website listed in our register data is http://www.girvanattractions.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. When was Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) registered as a charity? Girvan & District Attractions (SCIO) was entered on the register on 30 January 2019. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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=SC049002).