--- title: "Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited — check charity number SC002995 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002995. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/edinburgh-festival-fringe-society-limited retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:12:21.352Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited is a registered charity (number SC002995) 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 £8,278,645 (year ending 2024-11-30). 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 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited? Registered charity number SC002995 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-11-30) £8,278,645 Website [www.edfringe.com](http://www.edfringe.com/) ## What does Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited do? The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society was founded by artists to nurture and uphold the Fringe's values of inclusivity, experimentation and imagination. The founding principle at the heart of the Fringe is to be an open access festival that accommodates anyone with a desire to perform and a venue willing to host them. No single individual or committee determines who can or cannot perform at the Fringe. the Fringe Society does not run any venues or programme any performers. The Fringe Society has three core objectives: Provide support, advice and encouragement to all participants. The Fringe So… ## What causes is Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited 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=edinburgh-festival-fringe-society-limited&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.edfringe.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited a legitimate charity? Yes. Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002995) 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 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited's charity number? Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited's charity number is SC002995. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002995? Search SC002995 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 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited do? The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society was founded by artists to nurture and uphold the Fringe's values of inclusivity, experimentation and imagination. The founding principle at the heart of the Fringe is to be an open access festival that accommodates anyone with a desire to perform and a venue willing to host them. No single individual or committee determines who can or cannot perform at the Fringe. the Fringe Society does not run any venues or programme any performers. The Fringe Society has three core objectives: Provide support, advice and encouragement to all participants. The Fringe So… Does Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited. 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 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited? Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society Limited's website is http://www.edfringe.com — 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=SC002995).