--- title: "Oban Winter Festival — check charity number SC044782 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oban Winter Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044782. the advancement of citizenship or community development 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/oban-winter-festival retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:30:11.400Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oban Winter Festival is a registered charity (number SC044782) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £65,398 (year ending 2025-01-31). 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 Oban Winter Festival? Registered charity number SC044782 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31) £65,398 Website [www.obanwinterfestival.com](http://www.obanwinterfestival.com/) ## What does Oban Winter Festival do? The charity was established to organise and promote an annual Winter Festival in Oban, providing a focus for local charity and community groups to stage events. The aim is to provide a stimulus to the local economy and generate a spirit of fun and excitement for the local community. The Festival organises its own core events, including parades, markets, a lighted woods trail and a haggis festival. in addition, the Festival acts as an umbrella for local community groups, charities and business to put on their own events. ## What causes is Oban Winter Festival registered for? the advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oban Winter Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oban Winter 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=oban-winter-festival&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.obanwinterfestival.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oban Winter Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Oban Winter Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044782) 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 Oban Winter Festival's charity number? Oban Winter Festival's charity number is SC044782. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044782? Search SC044782 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 Oban Winter Festival do? The charity was established to organise and promote an annual Winter Festival in Oban, providing a focus for local charity and community groups to stage events. The aim is to provide a stimulus to the local economy and generate a spirit of fun and excitement for the local community. The Festival organises its own core events, including parades, markets, a lighted woods trail and a haggis festival. in addition, the Festival acts as an umbrella for local community groups, charities and business to put on their own events. Does Oban Winter Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oban Winter 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 Oban Winter Festival? Oban Winter Festival's website is http://www.obanwinterfestival.com — 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=SC044782).