Is Native Spirit a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Native Spirit as a registered charity (number SC045628) 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 Native Spirit's charity number?

Native Spirit's charity number is SC045628. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Native Spirit?

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When was Native Spirit registered as a charity?

Native Spirit was entered on the register on 20 May 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045628SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Native Spirit

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

Native Spirit 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 Native Spirit?

Reported income · year ending 2025-05-31: £2,524
Reported spending · year ending 2025-05-31: £2,837
Registered charity number: SC045628
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: www.nativespiritfoundation.org

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Native Spirit (number SC045628) 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 Native Spirit do?

Native Spirit is set up to advance the education of the public in the art, culture, and heritage of Indigenous peoples worldwide. Our primary purpose is to create a bridge for intercultural dialogue, allowing Indigenous filmmakers and cultural practitioners to share their own stories on their own terms, a concept termed 'Narrative Sovereignty' We achieve this by organising an annual Native Spirit Festival, the UK's first and only independent festival dedicated to promoting Indigenous filmmakers, media, and artists. The festival screens films across all genres—including documentary, experimen…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Native Spirit

Answers Native Spirit gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 May 2015
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Native Spirit registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Native Spirit yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Native Spirit a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Native Spirit as a registered charity (number SC045628) 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 Native Spirit's charity number?: Native Spirit's charity number is SC045628. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045628?: Search SC045628 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 Native Spirit do?: Native Spirit is set up to advance the education of the public in the art, culture, and heritage of Indigenous peoples worldwide. Our primary purpose is to create a bridge for intercultural dialogue, allowing Indigenous filmmakers and cultural practitioners to share their own stories on their own terms, a concept termed 'Narrative Sovereignty' We achieve this by organising an annual Native Spirit Festival, the UK's first and only independent festival dedicated to promoting Indigenous filmmakers, media, and artists. The festival screens films across all genres—including documentary, experimen…
Does Native Spirit have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Native Spirit. 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 Native Spirit?: Native Spirit's website listed in our register data is http://www.nativespiritfoundation.org. 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 Native Spirit registered as a charity?: Native Spirit was entered on the register on 20 May 2015.

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.