01 Identity
Scottish charity record
- OSCR charity number
- SC044782
- Status
- Active
- Regulatory type
- Standard
- Designated religious body
- No
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
- Volunteers
- 1-50 volunteers
- Staff
- 0
- Postcode
- PA34 5JN
02 Purpose and work
What the charity exists to 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.
Charitable purposes
- the advancement of citizenship or community development
Beneficiaries
- Children or young people
- Older People
- No specific group, or for the benefit of the community
Activities
- It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations
- It carries out activities or services itself
Constitutional objectives
1.1 To advance the organisation of community activities for the benefit of residents and visitors to Oban area. 1.2 to advance citizenship and community development by providing opportunities for individuals to volunteer in an environment where all members of the community and the wider public are welcomed
03 Annual returns
Income and expenditure history
| Year end | Income | Expenditure | Staff | Return received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 January 2025 | £65,398 | £52,696 | 0 | 30 October 2025 |
| 31 January 2024 | £42,179 | £35,152 | 0 | 31 October 2024 |
| 31 January 2023 | £31,443 | £24,398 | 0 | 30 October 2023 |
| 31 January 2022 | £6,969 | £12,196 | 0 | 24 October 2022 |
| 31 January 2021 | £1,000 | £2,680 | 0 | 27 October 2021 |
Figures are those reported by the charity and supplied in the OSCR bulk download. Blank facts remain distinct from zero.
04 Contact record
Principal office or trustees address
- Address supplied to OSCR
- Keppoch, Croft Road, Oban
- Website supplied to OSCR
- www.obanwinterfestival.com
- Parent charity
- Not supplied
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05 Provenance
Source for this profile
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