--- title: "Islay Arts Assoc — check charity number SC000272 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Islay Arts Assoc a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC000272. the prevention or relief of poverty 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/islay-arts-assoc retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:55:48.762Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Islay Arts Assoc is a registered charity (number SC000272) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of health. Its latest reported income was £6,078 (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 Islay Arts Assoc? Registered charity number SC000272 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £6,078 ## What does Islay Arts Assoc do? Promoting high quality professional arts presentations via visiting performers. ## What causes is Islay Arts Assoc registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Islay Arts Assoc yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Islay Arts Assoc 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=islay-arts-assoc&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Islay Arts Assoc a legitimate charity? Yes. Islay Arts Assoc is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC000272) 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 Islay Arts Assoc's charity number? Islay Arts Assoc's charity number is SC000272. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC000272? Search SC000272 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 Islay Arts Assoc do? Promoting high quality professional arts presentations via visiting performers. Does Islay Arts Assoc have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Islay Arts Assoc. 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 Islay Arts Assoc? Islay Arts Assoc 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=SC000272).