The Fairies of Dunfermline
Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data
The Fairies of Dunfermline 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.
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What are the key facts about The Fairies of Dunfermline?
- Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31
- £3,188
- Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31
- £664
- Registered charity number
- SC051857
- Status in source extract
- Registered
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Register contact address detail (not service area)
- Fife
- Website
- www.patons-dunfermline.com
Quick answer
What does The Fairies of Dunfermline do?
We are a charity dedicating to promoting the art work of 19th century artist Sir Joseph Noël Paton and his family. As part of this we are restoring the woodland garden in Dunfermline which inspired his famous fairy paintings. The woodland, owned by Fife Council, had been left abandoned, derelict and heavily littered - our volunteers have cleared decades of rubbish and scrub so that the area can be used by the community to connect with nature, take exercise, engage in outdoor learning activities and be inspired. We also work with arts organisations and local community groups to create exhibiti…
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Fairies of Dunfermline
Answers The Fairies of Dunfermline gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 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
- Also known as
- The Patons of Dunfermline SCIO
- Where it says it operates
- Fife
What causes is The Fairies of Dunfermline registered for?
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Fairies of Dunfermline a legitimate charity?
- The register data used for this profile lists The Fairies of Dunfermline as a registered charity (number SC051857) 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 The Fairies of Dunfermline's charity number?
- The Fairies of Dunfermline's charity number is SC051857. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC051857?
- Search SC051857 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 The Fairies of Dunfermline do?
- We are a charity dedicating to promoting the art work of 19th century artist Sir Joseph Noël Paton and his family. As part of this we are restoring the woodland garden in Dunfermline which inspired his famous fairy paintings. The woodland, owned by Fife Council, had been left abandoned, derelict and heavily littered - our volunteers have cleared decades of rubbish and scrub so that the area can be used by the community to connect with nature, take exercise, engage in outdoor learning activities and be inspired. We also work with arts organisations and local community groups to create exhibiti…
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- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Fairies of Dunfermline. 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 The Fairies of Dunfermline?
- The Fairies of Dunfermline's website listed in our register data is https://www.patons-dunfermline.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 The Fairies of Dunfermline registered as a charity?
- The Fairies of Dunfermline was entered on the register on 25 July 2022.
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.