--- title: "Furnace Community SCIO — check charity number SC048171 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Furnace Community SCIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC048171. the advancement of citizenship or community development charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/furnace-community-scio retrieved: 2026-08-25T11:24:51.034Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Furnace Community SCIO is a registered charity (number SC048171) 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 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. Its latest reported income was £18,410 (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 Furnace Community SCIO? Registered charity number SC048171 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £18,410 ## 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. ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Furnace Community SCIO 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=furnace-community-scio&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Furnace Community SCIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Furnace Community SCIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC048171) 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 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. 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=SC048171).