Is Wigtownshire Federation SWI a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Wigtownshire Federation SWI as a registered charity (number SC027880) 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 Wigtownshire Federation SWI's charity number?

Wigtownshire Federation SWI's charity number is SC027880. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC027880?

Search SC027880 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 Wigtownshire Federation SWI have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigtownshire Federation SWI. 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 Wigtownshire Federation SWI?

Wigtownshire Federation SWI does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Wigtownshire Federation SWI registered as a charity?

Wigtownshire Federation SWI was entered on the register on 11 June 1998.

Registered charity · No. SC027880Unincorporated association

Wigtownshire Federation SWI

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

Wigtownshire Federation SWI 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 Wigtownshire Federation SWI?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-01: £25,441
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-01: £24,862
Registered charity number: SC027880
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh

Quick answer

Wigtownshire Federation SWI (number SC027880) 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 Wigtownshire Federation SWI do?

Advance education and skills of women and girls, provide a platform for social activities and networking, promote preservation and development of Scotland's heritage and culture and promote and work with like-minded organisations at home and abroad

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Wigtownshire Federation SWI

Answers Wigtownshire Federation SWI gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 1 December 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: 11 June 1998
Also known as: Scottish Women’s Institutes Wigtownshire Federation
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Wigtownshire Federation SWI registered for?

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

Why is there no Clarity Score for Wigtownshire Federation SWI yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Wigtownshire Federation SWI. 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 Wigtownshire Federation SWI?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wigtownshire Federation SWI a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Wigtownshire Federation SWI as a registered charity (number SC027880) 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 Wigtownshire Federation SWI's charity number?: Wigtownshire Federation SWI's charity number is SC027880. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC027880?: Search SC027880 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 Wigtownshire Federation SWI do?: Advance education and skills of women and girls, provide a platform for social activities and networking, promote preservation and development of Scotland's heritage and culture and promote and work with like-minded organisations at home and abroad
Does Wigtownshire Federation SWI have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Wigtownshire Federation SWI. 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 Wigtownshire Federation SWI?: Wigtownshire Federation SWI does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Wigtownshire Federation SWI registered as a charity?: Wigtownshire Federation SWI was entered on the register on 11 June 1998.

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.