Orkney Folk Festival
Orkney Folk Festival is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of education, the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, based in Orkney Islands.
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What are the key facts about Orkney Folk Festival?
- Registered charity number
- SC027280
- Status
- Registered (active)
- Charity type
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- Location
- Orkney Islands
- Latest income (year ending 2025-01-31)
- £279,152
- Website
- www.orkneyfolkfestival.com
What does Orkney Folk Festival do?
To preserve and advance public education in and appreciation of Orkney as avenue for ethnic, traditional and contemporary folk music and cultural activities, by promoting, or assisting in the provision of, concerts, recitals and other productions for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the local and visiting public. Promoting Orkney as a cultural destination.
What causes is Orkney Folk Festival registered for?
Why is there no Clarity Score for Orkney Folk Festival yet?
The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Orkney Folk 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
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Orkney Folk Festival a legitimate charity?
- Yes. Orkney Folk Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC027280) 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 Orkney Folk Festival's charity number?
- Orkney Folk Festival's charity number is SC027280. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
- How do I check charity number SC027280?
- Search SC027280 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 Orkney Folk Festival do?
- To preserve and advance public education in and appreciation of Orkney as avenue for ethnic, traditional and contemporary folk music and cultural activities, by promoting, or assisting in the provision of, concerts, recitals and other productions for the benefit, enjoyment and education of the local and visiting public. Promoting Orkney as a cultural destination.
- Does Orkney Folk Festival have reviews and complaints?
- CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Orkney Folk 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 Orkney Folk Festival?
- Orkney Folk Festival's website is http://www.orkneyfolkfestival.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.