Is Santa Claus in Montrose a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Santa Claus in Montrose as a registered charity (number SC046401) 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 Santa Claus in Montrose's charity number?

Santa Claus in Montrose's charity number is SC046401. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046401?

Search SC046401 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 Santa Claus in Montrose have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Santa Claus in Montrose. 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 Santa Claus in Montrose?

Santa Claus in Montrose's website listed in our register data is http://www.santaclausinmontrose.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 Santa Claus in Montrose registered as a charity?

Santa Claus in Montrose was entered on the register on 9 March 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046401Unincorporated association

Santa Claus in Montrose

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

Santa Claus in Montrose is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, 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 Santa Claus in Montrose?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £14,162
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £20,393
Registered charity number: SC046401
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Angus
Website: www.santaclausinmontrose.co.uk

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Santa Claus in Montrose (number SC046401) 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 Santa Claus in Montrose do?

Organising fundraising events for the well being and enjoyment of Montrose & wider community. These events include, Santa appearances at parties, Santa’s Grotto, Montrose Christmas Lights including switch on event & fundraising shows at local Town Hall

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Santa Claus in Montrose

Answers Santa Claus in Montrose gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 9 March 2016
Where it says it operates: Angus

What causes is Santa Claus in Montrose registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe 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 Santa Claus in Montrose yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Santa Claus in Montrose. 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Claus in Montrose a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Santa Claus in Montrose as a registered charity (number SC046401) 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 Santa Claus in Montrose's charity number?: Santa Claus in Montrose's charity number is SC046401. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046401?: Search SC046401 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 Santa Claus in Montrose do?: Organising fundraising events for the well being and enjoyment of Montrose & wider community. These events include, Santa appearances at parties, Santa’s Grotto, Montrose Christmas Lights including switch on event & fundraising shows at local Town Hall
Does Santa Claus in Montrose have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Santa Claus in Montrose. 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 Santa Claus in Montrose?: Santa Claus in Montrose's website listed in our register data is http://www.santaclausinmontrose.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 Santa Claus in Montrose registered as a charity?: Santa Claus in Montrose was entered on the register on 9 March 2016.

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.