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title: "St Magnus Festival — check charity number SC011666 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is St Magnus Festival a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC011666. the advancement of education charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-magnus-festival
retrieved: 2026-08-25T14:32:24.395Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

St Magnus Festival is a registered charity (number SC011666) 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 £368,067 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 St Magnus Festival?

Registered charity number

SC011666

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Orkney Islands

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£368,067

Website

[www.stmagnusfestival.com](http://www.stmagnusfestival.com/)

## What does St Magnus Festival do?

The charity organises St Magnus International Festival, Orkney’s midsummer celebration of the arts. Founded in 1977, the Festival has become a significant event in the UK’s arts year and has gained a reputation for commissioning new work and for community involvement.

## What causes is St Magnus Festival registered for?

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

## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Magnus Festival yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Magnus 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is St Magnus Festival a legitimate charity?

Yes. St Magnus Festival is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC011666) 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 St Magnus Festival's charity number?

St Magnus Festival's charity number is SC011666. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC011666?

Search SC011666 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 St Magnus Festival do?

The charity organises St Magnus International Festival, Orkney’s midsummer celebration of the arts. Founded in 1977, the Festival has become a significant event in the UK’s arts year and has gained a reputation for commissioning new work and for community involvement.

Does St Magnus Festival have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Magnus 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 St Magnus Festival?

St Magnus Festival's website is http://www.stmagnusfestival.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=SC011666).