Is Oban Winter Festival a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Oban Winter Festival as a registered charity (number SC044782) 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 Oban Winter Festival's charity number?

Oban Winter Festival's charity number is SC044782. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044782?

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Does Oban Winter Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oban Winter Festival. 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 Oban Winter Festival?

Oban Winter Festival's website listed in our register data is http://www.obanwinterfestival.com. 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 Oban Winter Festival registered as a charity?

Oban Winter Festival was entered on the register on 1 April 2014.

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

Oban Winter Festival

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

Oban Winter Festival is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development.

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What are the key facts about Oban Winter Festival?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31: £65,398
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31: £52,696
Registered charity number: SC044782
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute
Website: www.obanwinterfestival.com

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Oban Winter Festival (number SC044782) 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 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.

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

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Oban Winter Festival

Answers Oban Winter Festival gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 January 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: 1 April 2014
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Oban Winter Festival registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Oban Winter Festival yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Oban Winter Festival. 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

What should you check before donating to Oban Winter Festival?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oban Winter Festival a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Oban Winter Festival as a registered charity (number SC044782) 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 Oban Winter Festival's charity number?: Oban Winter Festival's charity number is SC044782. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044782?: Search SC044782 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 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.
Does Oban Winter Festival have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oban Winter Festival. 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 Oban Winter Festival?: Oban Winter Festival's website listed in our register data is http://www.obanwinterfestival.com. 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 Oban Winter Festival registered as a charity?: Oban Winter Festival was entered on the register on 1 April 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.