--- title: "Galloway Music Festival — check charity number SC046956 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Galloway Music Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046956. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/galloway-music-festival retrieved: 2026-08-23T01:19:40.458Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Galloway Music Festival is a registered charity (number SC046956) 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 £7,031 (year ending 2024-05-31). 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 Galloway Music Festival? Registered charity number SC046956 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2024-05-31) £7,031 Website [www.gallowaymusicfestival.org.uk](http://www.gallowaymusicfestival.org.uk/) ## 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… ## 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? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Galloway Music Festival 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=galloway-music-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gallowaymusicfestival.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Galloway Music Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Galloway Music Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046956) 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 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 is http://www.gallowaymusicfestival.org.uk — 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=SC046956).