--- title: "The Lewis Carnival — charity SC049650 | CharityCompare" description: "The Lewis Carnival (charity SC049650). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-lewis-carnival retrieved: 2026-10-09T11:14:19.438Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC049650SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) LC # The Lewis Carnival Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The Lewis Carnival is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049650) Work at The Lewis Carnival? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-lewis-carnival&type=claim&name=The%20Lewis%20Carnival) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Lewis Carnival? Registered charity number SC049650 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Western Isles Quick answer The Lewis Carnival (number SC049650) 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 The Lewis Carnival do? The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To advance citizenship & community development and to create an event which all ages can enjoy and helps people be active citizens in their own community. 4.2 To continue to promote and encourage participation through volunteer roles in the organisation and running of the event. 4.3 To have a positive effect on the community and encourage interaction between groups. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Lewis Carnival Answers The Lewis Carnival gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2021, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 30 September 2019 Where it says it operates Western Isles ## What causes is The Lewis Carnival registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Lewis Carnival yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Lewis Carnival. 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Lewis Carnival? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-lewis-carnival&type=claim&name=The%20Lewis%20Carnival) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Lewis Carnival a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Lewis Carnival as a registered charity (number SC049650) 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 Lewis Carnival's charity number? The Lewis Carnival's charity number is SC049650. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049650? Search SC049650 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 Lewis Carnival do? The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To advance citizenship & community development and to create an event which all ages can enjoy and helps people be active citizens in their own community. 4.2 To continue to promote and encourage participation through volunteer roles in the organisation and running of the event. 4.3 To have a positive effect on the community and encourage interaction between groups. Does The Lewis Carnival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Lewis Carnival. 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 Lewis Carnival? The Lewis Carnival does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was The Lewis Carnival registered as a charity? The Lewis Carnival was entered on the register on 30 September 2019. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC049650).