Is Outwith Festival a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Outwith Festival as a registered charity (number SC052566) 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 Outwith Festival's charity number?

Outwith Festival's charity number is SC052566. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC052566?

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Does Outwith Festival have reviews and complaints?

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How can I donate to Outwith Festival?

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When was Outwith Festival registered as a charity?

Outwith Festival was entered on the register on 24 May 2023.

Registered charity · No. SC052566SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Outwith Festival

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

Outwith Festival is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Outwith Festival?

Reported income · year ending 2025-02-28: £51,112
Reported spending · year ending 2025-02-28: £55,966
Registered charity number: SC052566
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Fife
Website: www.outwithfestival.co.uk

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Outwith Festival (number SC052566) 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 Outwith Festival do?

Established and run by a volunteer collective of artists, writers, academics, filmmakers and musicians, Outwith Festival continues in 2024 to champion Dunfermline’s cultural life. We believe a city with Dunfermline’s history and creative heritage must offer accessible outlets for artistic expression — both popular and experimental — so that residents can participate in, and contribute to, an ongoing cultural conversation. Our work responds to local need: as public arts provision in schools and elsewhere is reduced, affordable local access to workshops, gigs, talks, theatre and film becomes ev…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Outwith Festival

Answers Outwith Festival gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 28 February 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: 24 May 2023
Where it says it operates: Fife

What causes is Outwith Festival registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Outwith Festival yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Outwith Festival a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Outwith Festival as a registered charity (number SC052566) 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 Outwith Festival's charity number?: Outwith Festival's charity number is SC052566. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC052566?: Search SC052566 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 Outwith Festival do?: Established and run by a volunteer collective of artists, writers, academics, filmmakers and musicians, Outwith Festival continues in 2024 to champion Dunfermline’s cultural life. We believe a city with Dunfermline’s history and creative heritage must offer accessible outlets for artistic expression — both popular and experimental — so that residents can participate in, and contribute to, an ongoing cultural conversation. Our work responds to local need: as public arts provision in schools and elsewhere is reduced, affordable local access to workshops, gigs, talks, theatre and film becomes ev…
Does Outwith Festival have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Outwith 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 Outwith Festival?: Outwith Festival's website listed in our register data is http://www.outwithfestival.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 Outwith Festival registered as a charity?: Outwith Festival was entered on the register on 24 May 2023.

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.