Old Govan Fair
Old Govan Fair is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of citizenship or community development, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, based in Glasgow City.
Quick answer
What are the key facts about Old Govan Fair?
- Registered charity number
- SC050116
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Glasgow City
- Latest income (year ending 2025-04-30)
- £9,500
What does Old Govan Fair do?
The Old Govan Fair SCIO was formally recognised as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC050116) in April 2020, replacing The Govan Fair Association. The Old Govan Fair is a non-profit organisation concerned specifically with organising, coordinating, and delivering the ‘Govan Fair’, which is one of the oldest Fair’s in Scotland, and takes place over the first weekend in June every year (Friday through to the Saturday currently).
What causes is Old Govan Fair registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Old Govan Fair yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Old Govan Fair 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Old Govan Fair a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Old Govan Fair is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050116) 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 Old Govan Fair's charity number?
- Old Govan Fair's charity number is SC050116. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC050116?
- Search SC050116 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 Old Govan Fair do?
- The Old Govan Fair SCIO was formally recognised as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC050116) in April 2020, replacing The Govan Fair Association. The Old Govan Fair is a non-profit organisation concerned specifically with organising, coordinating, and delivering the ‘Govan Fair’, which is one of the oldest Fair’s in Scotland, and takes place over the first weekend in June every year (Friday through to the Saturday currently).
- Does Old Govan Fair have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Old Govan Fair. 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 Old Govan Fair?
- Old Govan Fair 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.