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Registered charity · No. SC044782SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)Argyll And Bute

Oban Winter Festival

Oban Winter Festival is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in Argyll And Bute.

Quick answer

Oban Winter Festival is a registered charity (number SC044782) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £65,398 (year ending 2025-01-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
SC044782
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Location
Argyll And Bute
Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)
£65,398

What the charity does

The charity was established to organise and promote an annual Winter Festival in Oban, providing a focus for local charity and community groups to stage events. The aim is to provide a stimulus to the local economy and generate a spirit of fun and excitement for the local community. The Festival organises its own core events, including parades, markets, a lighted woods trail and a haggis festival. in addition, the Festival acts as an umbrella for local community groups, charities and business to put on their own events.

Registered causes

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oban Winter Festival 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. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oban Winter Festival a legitimate charity?
Yes. Oban Winter Festival is a registered charity (number SC044782) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register.
What does Oban Winter Festival do?
The charity was established to organise and promote an annual Winter Festival in Oban, providing a focus for local charity and community groups to stage events. The aim is to provide a stimulus to the local economy and generate a spirit of fun and excitement for the local community. The Festival organises its own core events, including parades, markets, a lighted woods trail and a haggis festival. in addition, the Festival acts as an umbrella for local community groups, charities and business to put on their own events.
How can I donate to Oban Winter Festival?
Oban Winter Festival's website is http://www.obanwinterfestival.com — 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.