Is Dounby United Free Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Dounby United Free Church as a registered charity (number SC005061) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Dounby United Free Church's charity number?

Dounby United Free Church's charity number is SC005061. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC005061?

Search SC005061 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.

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How can I donate to Dounby United Free Church?

Dounby United Free Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Dounby United Free Church registered as a charity?

Dounby United Free Church was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

Registered charity · No. SC005061Unincorporated association

Dounby United Free Church

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Dounby United Free Church is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Dounby United Free Church?

Registered charity number: SC005061
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Orkney Islands

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Dounby United Free Church (number SC005061) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Dounby United Free Church do?

The advancement of religion.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Dounby United Free Church

Answers Dounby United Free Church gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2020, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 1 January 1902
Where it says it operates: Orkney Islands

What causes is Dounby United Free Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Dounby United Free Church yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dounby United Free Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Dounby United Free Church as a registered charity (number SC005061) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Dounby United Free Church's charity number?: Dounby United Free Church's charity number is SC005061. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC005061?: Search SC005061 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 Dounby United Free Church do?: The advancement of religion.
Does Dounby United Free Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Dounby United Free Church. 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 Dounby United Free Church?: Dounby United Free Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Dounby United Free Church registered as a charity?: Dounby United Free Church was entered on the register on 1 January 1902.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.