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title: "Niel Gow Festival Society — check charity number SC044610 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Niel Gow Festival Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044610. the advancement of education charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/niel-gow-festival-society
retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:06:18.924Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Niel Gow Festival Society is a registered charity (number SC044610) 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 education; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £19,388 (year ending 2026-01-31). 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 Niel Gow Festival Society?

Registered charity number

SC044610

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Location

Perth And Kinross

Latest income (year ending 2026-01-31)

£19,388

Website

[www.nielgowfestival.co.uk](http://www.nielgowfestival.co.uk/)

## What does Niel Gow Festival Society do?

Celebrating the contribution to Scotland's musical heritage by Niel Gow (1727 -1807) and operating an annual music festival in Dunkeld and Birnam.

## What causes is Niel Gow Festival Society registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Niel Gow Festival Society yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Niel Gow Festival Society 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Niel Gow Festival Society a legitimate charity?

Yes. Niel Gow Festival Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044610) 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 Niel Gow Festival Society's charity number?

Niel Gow Festival Society's charity number is SC044610. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC044610?

Search SC044610 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 Niel Gow Festival Society do?

Celebrating the contribution to Scotland's musical heritage by Niel Gow (1727 -1807) and operating an annual music festival in Dunkeld and Birnam.

Does Niel Gow Festival Society have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Niel Gow Festival Society. 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 Niel Gow Festival Society?

Niel Gow Festival Society's website is http://www.nielgowfestival.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=SC044610).