Is Galloway Music Festival a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Galloway Music Festival as a registered charity (number SC046956) 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 Galloway Music Festival's charity number?

Galloway Music Festival's charity number is SC046956. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC046956?

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Does Galloway Music Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galloway Music Festival. 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 Galloway Music Festival?

Galloway Music Festival's website listed in our register data is http://www.gallowaymusicfestival.org.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 Galloway Music Festival registered as a charity?

Galloway Music Festival was entered on the register on 3 November 2016.

Registered charity · No. SC046956Unincorporated association

Galloway Music Festival

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

Galloway Music Festival is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science.

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What are the key facts about Galloway Music Festival?

Reported income · year ending 2024-05-31: £7,031
Reported spending · year ending 2024-05-31: £7,873
Registered charity number: SC046956
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway
Website: www.gallowaymusicfestival.org.uk

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Galloway Music Festival (number SC046956) 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 Galloway Music Festival do?

GMF hold an annual festival of music and speech , run by a group of volunteers . It is set up to encourage performers of all ages to enjoy and participate in the making of music , prose reading and Scots Verse in a competitive and non competitive environment at several venues in Galloway. This means that we reach out to as many communities as possible. For audiences all sessions are free entry to encourage bringing old and young together. With over 62 classes and over a 1000 participants ages from nursery to secondary school and adult classes we are an important part of bringing the love an…

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Galloway Music Festival

Answers Galloway Music Festival gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 May 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 3 November 2016
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Galloway Music Festival registered for?

the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Galloway Music Festival yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Galloway Music Festival. 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 Galloway Music Festival?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Galloway Music Festival a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Galloway Music Festival as a registered charity (number SC046956) 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 Galloway Music Festival's charity number?: Galloway Music Festival's charity number is SC046956. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC046956?: Search SC046956 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 Galloway Music Festival do?: GMF hold an annual festival of music and speech , run by a group of volunteers . It is set up to encourage performers of all ages to enjoy and participate in the making of music , prose reading and Scots Verse in a competitive and non competitive environment at several venues in Galloway. This means that we reach out to as many communities as possible. For audiences all sessions are free entry to encourage bringing old and young together. With over 62 classes and over a 1000 participants ages from nursery to secondary school and adult classes we are an important part of bringing the love an…
Does Galloway Music Festival have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Galloway Music Festival. 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 Galloway Music Festival?: Galloway Music Festival's website listed in our register data is http://www.gallowaymusicfestival.org.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 Galloway Music Festival registered as a charity?: Galloway Music Festival was entered on the register on 3 November 2016.

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.