--- title: "Gardenstown Church Trust — check charity number SC044548 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Gardenstown Church Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC044548. the advancement of religion charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/gardenstown-church-trust retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:31:15.217Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Gardenstown Church Trust is a registered charity (number SC044548) 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 £1,932 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Gardenstown Church Trust? Registered charity number SC044548 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,932 ## What does Gardenstown Church Trust do? The Chuch Trust is to provide and maintain a Church building for ongoing worship services and to also maintain a manse for the Minister and his family, including covering both buildings with insurance ## What causes is Gardenstown Church Trust registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Gardenstown Church Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Gardenstown Church Trust 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=gardenstown-church-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Gardenstown Church Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Gardenstown Church Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC044548) 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 Gardenstown Church Trust's charity number? Gardenstown Church Trust's charity number is SC044548. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC044548? Search SC044548 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 Gardenstown Church Trust do? The Chuch Trust is to provide and maintain a Church building for ongoing worship services and to also maintain a manse for the Minister and his family, including covering both buildings with insurance Does Gardenstown Church Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gardenstown Church Trust. 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 Gardenstown Church Trust? Gardenstown Church Trust 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=SC044548).