Girvan Traditional Folk Festival
Girvan Traditional Folk Festival is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in South Ayrshire.
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Key facts
- Registered charity number
- SC048244
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- South Ayrshire
- Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)
- £31,083
What the charity does
Girvan Traditional Folk Festival (SC048244) promotes and enables participation in the traditional arts for people of all ages and backgrounds in Girvan, South West Scotland and beyond. Our main activity is our annual Festival, held every Mayday holiday weekend since 1975 (?? with the notable exception of 2020! ??) making it one of Scotland’s longest-established gatherings of traditional musicians – a significant economic driver for the local area and beloved by the many visitors who faithfully attend and participate each year.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Girvan Traditional Folk Festival a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Girvan Traditional Folk Festival is a registered charity (number SC048244) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
- What does Girvan Traditional Folk Festival do?
- Girvan Traditional Folk Festival (SC048244) promotes and enables participation in the traditional arts for people of all ages and backgrounds in Girvan, South West Scotland and beyond. Our main activity is our annual Festival, held every Mayday holiday weekend since 1975 (?? with the notable exception of 2020! ??) making it one of Scotland’s longest-established gatherings of traditional musicians – a significant economic driver for the local area and beloved by the many visitors who faithfully attend and participate each year.
- How can I donate to Girvan Traditional Folk Festival?
- Girvan Traditional Folk Festival's website is http://www.girvanfolkfestival.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.
Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.