Is Niel Gow Festival Society a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Niel Gow Festival Society as a registered charity (number SC044610) 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 Niel Gow Festival Society's charity number?

Niel Gow Festival Society's charity number is SC044610. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044610?

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How can I donate to Niel Gow Festival Society?

Niel Gow Festival Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.nielgowfestival.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 Niel Gow Festival Society registered as a charity?

Niel Gow Festival Society was entered on the register on 28 January 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044610SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Niel Gow Festival Society

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

Niel Gow Festival Society is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Niel Gow Festival Society?

Reported income · year ending 2026-01-31: £19,388
Reported spending · year ending 2026-01-31: £15,214
Registered charity number: SC044610
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Perth And Kinross
Website: www.nielgowfestival.co.uk

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Niel Gow Festival Society (number SC044610) 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 Niel Gow Festival Society do?

Celebrating the contribution to Scotland's musical heritage by Niel Gow (1727 -1807) and operating an annual music festival in Dunkeld and Birnam.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Niel Gow Festival Society

Answers Niel Gow Festival Society gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 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: 28 January 2014
Where it says it operates: Perth And Kinross

What causes is Niel Gow Festival Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Niel Gow Festival Society yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Niel Gow Festival Society a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Niel Gow Festival Society as a registered charity (number SC044610) 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 Niel Gow Festival Society's charity number?: Niel Gow Festival Society's charity number is SC044610. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044610?: Search SC044610 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 Niel Gow Festival Society do?: Celebrating the contribution to Scotland's musical heritage by Niel Gow (1727 -1807) and operating an annual music festival in Dunkeld and Birnam.
Does Niel Gow Festival Society have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Niel Gow Festival Society. 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 Niel Gow Festival Society?: Niel Gow Festival Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.nielgowfestival.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 Niel Gow Festival Society registered as a charity?: Niel Gow Festival Society was entered on the register on 28 January 2014.

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.