--- title: "Dewar Arts Awards — check charity number SC033216 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Dewar Arts Awards a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC033216. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/dewar-arts-awards retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:30:19.104Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Dewar Arts Awards is a registered charity (number SC033216) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £192,238 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Dewar Arts Awards? Registered charity number SC033216 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £192,238 Website [www.dewarawards.org](http://www.dewarawards.org/) ## What does Dewar Arts Awards do? For over 20 years, the Dewar Arts Awards has supported talented young people to overcome financial barriers and flourish in the arts. The Dewar Arts Awards were set up by the then Scottish Executive in 2002 as a fitting memorial to Scotland’s first First Minister, Donald Dewar. We disburse the income from a trust fund to support talented young artists in Scotland, who do not have the financial means to pursue their ambitions. We accept nominations for the awards all year round, in recognition of the fact that opportunities do not always fall neatly into the financial calendar, The nominations… ## What causes is Dewar Arts Awards registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Dewar Arts Awards yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Dewar Arts Awards is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=dewar-arts-awards&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.dewarawards.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Dewar Arts Awards a legitimate charity? Yes. Dewar Arts Awards is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC033216) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Dewar Arts Awards's charity number? Dewar Arts Awards's charity number is SC033216. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC033216? Search SC033216 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 Dewar Arts Awards do? For over 20 years, the Dewar Arts Awards has supported talented young people to overcome financial barriers and flourish in the arts. The Dewar Arts Awards were set up by the then Scottish Executive in 2002 as a fitting memorial to Scotland’s first First Minister, Donald Dewar. We disburse the income from a trust fund to support talented young artists in Scotland, who do not have the financial means to pursue their ambitions. We accept nominations for the awards all year round, in recognition of the fact that opportunities do not always fall neatly into the financial calendar, The nominations… Does Dewar Arts Awards have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dewar Arts Awards. 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 Dewar Arts Awards? Dewar Arts Awards's website is http://www.dewarawards.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, 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=SC033216).