Is Orkney Folk Festival a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Folk Festival as a registered charity (number SC027280) 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 Orkney Folk Festival's charity number?

Orkney Folk Festival's charity number is SC027280. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC027280?

Search SC027280 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.

Does Orkney Folk Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Folk 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 Orkney Folk Festival?

Orkney Folk Festival's website listed in our register data is http://www.orkneyfolkfestival.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 Orkney Folk Festival registered as a charity?

Orkney Folk Festival was entered on the register on 25 November 1997.

Registered charity · No. SC027280SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Orkney Folk Festival

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

Orkney Folk Festival 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 Orkney Folk Festival?

Reported income · year ending 2025-01-31: £279,152
Reported spending · year ending 2025-01-31: £286,487
Registered charity number: SC027280
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.orkneyfolkfestival.com

Quick answer

Orkney Folk Festival (number SC027280) 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 Orkney Folk Festival do?

To preserve and advance public education in and appreciation of Orkney as avenue for ethnic, traditional and contemporary folk music and cultural activities, by promoting, or assisting in the provision of, concerts, recitals and other productions for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the local and visiting public. Promoting Orkney as a cultural destination.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Orkney Folk Festival

Answers Orkney Folk 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: 25 November 1997
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Orkney Folk Festival registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Folk Festival yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Orkney Folk 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 Orkney Folk Festival?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Orkney Folk Festival a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Orkney Folk Festival as a registered charity (number SC027280) 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 Orkney Folk Festival's charity number?: Orkney Folk Festival's charity number is SC027280. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027280?: Search SC027280 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 Orkney Folk Festival do?: To preserve and advance public education in and appreciation of Orkney as avenue for ethnic, traditional and contemporary folk music and cultural activities, by promoting, or assisting in the provision of, concerts, recitals and other productions for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the local and visiting public. Promoting Orkney as a cultural destination.
Does Orkney Folk Festival have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Folk 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 Orkney Folk Festival?: Orkney Folk Festival's website listed in our register data is http://www.orkneyfolkfestival.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 Orkney Folk Festival registered as a charity?: Orkney Folk Festival was entered on the register on 25 November 1997.

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.