Is Furnace Community SCIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Furnace Community SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048171) 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 Furnace Community SCIO's charity number?

Furnace Community SCIO's charity number is SC048171. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC048171?

Search SC048171 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 Furnace Community SCIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Furnace Community SCIO. 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 Furnace Community SCIO?

Furnace Community SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Furnace Community SCIO registered as a charity?

Furnace Community SCIO was entered on the register on 5 March 2018.

Registered charity · No. SC048171SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Furnace Community SCIO

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

Furnace Community SCIO is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended.

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What are the key facts about Furnace Community SCIO?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £18,410
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £29,787
Registered charity number: SC048171
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Argyll And Bute

What does the register show for Furnace Community SCIO?

Furnace Community SCIO (number SC048171) 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 Furnace Community SCIO do?

Manage Furnace Village Hall, Shop and Bungalow for the continuing benefit of local residents in the postcode areas as per constitution. The Village Hall is a venue for a range of activities and the shop provides a lifeline service selling newspapers, milk, bread and other essentials.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Furnace Community SCIO

Answers Furnace Community SCIO gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 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: 5 March 2018
Where it says it operates: Argyll And Bute

What causes is Furnace Community SCIO registered for?

the advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended

Why is there no Clarity Score for Furnace Community SCIO yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Furnace Community SCIO. 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 Furnace Community SCIO?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Furnace Community SCIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Furnace Community SCIO as a registered charity (number SC048171) 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 Furnace Community SCIO's charity number?: Furnace Community SCIO's charity number is SC048171. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC048171?: Search SC048171 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 Furnace Community SCIO do?: Manage Furnace Village Hall, Shop and Bungalow for the continuing benefit of local residents in the postcode areas as per constitution. The Village Hall is a venue for a range of activities and the shop provides a lifeline service selling newspapers, milk, bread and other essentials.
Does Furnace Community SCIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Furnace Community SCIO. 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 Furnace Community SCIO?: Furnace Community SCIO does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Furnace Community SCIO registered as a charity?: Furnace Community SCIO was entered on the register on 5 March 2018.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.