Is St Magnus Festival a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists St Magnus Festival as a registered charity (number SC011666) 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 St Magnus Festival's charity number?

St Magnus Festival's charity number is SC011666. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC011666?

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Does St Magnus Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Magnus 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 St Magnus Festival?

St Magnus Festival's website listed in our register data is http://www.stmagnusfestival.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 St Magnus Festival registered as a charity?

St Magnus Festival was entered on the register on 10 February 1981.

Registered charity · No. SC011666Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

St Magnus Festival

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

St Magnus 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 St Magnus Festival?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £368,067
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £293,232
Registered charity number: SC011666
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands
Website: www.stmagnusfestival.com

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St Magnus Festival (number SC011666) 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 St Magnus Festival do?

The charity organises St Magnus International Festival, Orkney’s midsummer celebration of the arts. Founded in 1977, the Festival has become a significant event in the UK’s arts year and has gained a reputation for commissioning new work and for community involvement.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for St Magnus Festival

Answers St Magnus Festival gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 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: 10 February 1981
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is St Magnus Festival registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for St Magnus Festival yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score St Magnus 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 St Magnus Festival?

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Frequently asked questions

Is St Magnus Festival a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists St Magnus Festival as a registered charity (number SC011666) 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 St Magnus Festival's charity number?: St Magnus Festival's charity number is SC011666. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC011666?: Search SC011666 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 St Magnus Festival do?: The charity organises St Magnus International Festival, Orkney’s midsummer celebration of the arts. Founded in 1977, the Festival has become a significant event in the UK’s arts year and has gained a reputation for commissioning new work and for community involvement.
Does St Magnus Festival have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Magnus 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 St Magnus Festival?: St Magnus Festival's website listed in our register data is http://www.stmagnusfestival.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 St Magnus Festival registered as a charity?: St Magnus Festival was entered on the register on 10 February 1981.

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.