--- title: "Islay Book Festival — check charity number SC037096 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Islay Book Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC037096. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science 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-book-festival retrieved: 2026-08-23T14:44:22.299Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Islay Book Festival is a registered charity (number SC037096) 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 £35,903 (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 Book Festival? Registered charity number SC037096 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £35,903 Website [www.islaybookfestival.co.uk](http://www.islaybookfestival.co.uk/) ## What does Islay Book Festival do? To promote literature to audiences of all ages, mainly through an annual book festival and punctual events during the year. Our events are attended both by the local community and some visitors to the island, and we work with local businesses and organisations to make these events as accessible as possible. We organise author visits in local schools and our local care home as well as sessions for the general public. ## What causes is Islay Book Festival registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Islay Book Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Islay Book 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=islay-book-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.islaybookfestival.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Islay Book Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Islay Book Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC037096) 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 Book Festival's charity number? Islay Book Festival's charity number is SC037096. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC037096? Search SC037096 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 Book Festival do? To promote literature to audiences of all ages, mainly through an annual book festival and punctual events during the year. Our events are attended both by the local community and some visitors to the island, and we work with local businesses and organisations to make these events as accessible as possible. We organise author visits in local schools and our local care home as well as sessions for the general public. Does Islay Book Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Islay Book 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 Islay Book Festival? Islay Book Festival's website is http://www.islaybookfestival.co.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=SC037096).