--- title: "Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles — check charity number SC047062 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047062. the advancement of religion charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/free-church-of-scotland-presbytery-of-the-western-isles retrieved: 2026-08-24T01:39:39.804Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles is a registered charity (number SC047062) 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 religion. Its latest reported income was £37,600 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles? Registered charity number SC047062 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £37,600 ## What does Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles do? The Presbytery meets regularly for worship and to deal with business relating to the congregations within its bounds and the wider Free Church of Scotland. ## What causes is Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles 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=free-church-of-scotland-presbytery-of-the-western-isles&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles a legitimate charity? Yes. Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047062) 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 Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles's charity number? Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles's charity number is SC047062. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047062? Search SC047062 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 Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles do? The Presbytery meets regularly for worship and to deal with business relating to the congregations within its bounds and the wider Free Church of Scotland. Does Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles. 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 Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles? Free Church of Scotland - Presbytery of the Western Isles 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=SC047062).