--- title: "Ruthven Parish Festival — check charity number SC018786 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Ruthven Parish Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC018786. the advancement of education charity based in Angus. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/ruthven-parish-festival retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:24:11.813Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Ruthven Parish Festival is a registered charity (number SC018786) 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 religion; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £7,063 (year ending 2023-12-31). 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 Ruthven Parish Festival? Registered charity number SC018786 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Angus Latest income (year ending 2023-12-31) £7,063 ## What does Ruthven Parish Festival do? The charity promotes music participation, appreciation and education and has done this for over 30 years by the presentation of concerts and events including, for 3 years, a young musician competition and award. ## What causes is Ruthven Parish Festival registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Ruthven Parish Festival yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Ruthven Parish 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=ruthven-parish-festival&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Ruthven Parish Festival a legitimate charity? Yes. Ruthven Parish Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC018786) 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 Ruthven Parish Festival's charity number? Ruthven Parish Festival's charity number is SC018786. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC018786? Search SC018786 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 Ruthven Parish Festival do? The charity promotes music participation, appreciation and education and has done this for over 30 years by the presentation of concerts and events including, for 3 years, a young musician competition and award. Does Ruthven Parish Festival have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Ruthven Parish 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 Ruthven Parish Festival? Ruthven Parish Festival 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](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=SC018786).