Is Freckfest a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Freckfest as a registered charity (number SC044712) 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 Freckfest's charity number?

Freckfest's charity number is SC044712. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044712?

Search SC044712 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 Freckfest have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Freckfest. 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 Freckfest?

Freckfest's website listed in our register data is http://www.freckfest.co.uk. 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 Freckfest registered as a charity?

Freckfest was entered on the register on 6 March 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC044712SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Freckfest

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

Freckfest 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 Freckfest?

Reported income · year ending 2025-07-31: £66,967
Reported spending · year ending 2025-07-31: £67,850
Registered charity number: SC044712
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): North Ayrshire
Website: www.freckfest.co.uk

Quick answer

Freckfest (number SC044712) 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 Freckfest do?

Freckfest is set up to provide top class music-based events in Ayrshire. Within these events we promote local artists by giving them a platform supporting more nationally renowned acts. We also try and help other organisations in the area achieve similar goals, along with encouraging attendees to provide donations to the local foodbank.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Freckfest

Answers Freckfest 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: 6 March 2014
Where it says it operates: North Ayrshire

What causes is Freckfest registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Freckfest yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Freckfest. 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 Freckfest?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Freckfest a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Freckfest as a registered charity (number SC044712) 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 Freckfest's charity number?: Freckfest's charity number is SC044712. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC044712?: Search SC044712 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 Freckfest do?: Freckfest is set up to provide top class music-based events in Ayrshire. Within these events we promote local artists by giving them a platform supporting more nationally renowned acts. We also try and help other organisations in the area achieve similar goals, along with encouraging attendees to provide donations to the local foodbank.
Does Freckfest have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Freckfest. 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 Freckfest?: Freckfest's website listed in our register data is http://www.freckfest.co.uk. 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 Freckfest registered as a charity?: Freckfest was entered on the register on 6 March 2014.

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.