Is Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC016053) 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 Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland's charity number?

Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland's charity number is SC016053. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC016053?

Search SC016053 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.

Does Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland. 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 Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland?

Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland registered as a charity?

Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland was entered on the register on 9 December 1895.

Registered charity · No. SC016053Unincorporated association

Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland

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

Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2024-12-31: £36,102
Reported spending · year ending 2024-12-31: £31,187
Registered charity number: SC016053
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Dumfries And Galloway

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Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland (number SC016053) 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 Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland do?

Provides weekly Sunday church services along with special services such as Christmas and Easter, as well as weddings and funerals. At times undertakes various fundraising events to help support the church and other charities. For members and non members there is a bible study fellowship group which meets most weeks. The local minister or locum seeks to provide support and help by visiting parishioners either in their homes or in hospital

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland

Answers Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 December 1895
Where it says it operates: Dumfries And Galloway

What causes is Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC016053) 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 Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland's charity number?: Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland's charity number is SC016053. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016053?: Search SC016053 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 Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland do?: Provides weekly Sunday church services along with special services such as Christmas and Easter, as well as weddings and funerals. At times undertakes various fundraising events to help support the church and other charities. For members and non members there is a bible study fellowship group which meets most weeks. The local minister or locum seeks to provide support and help by visiting parishioners either in their homes or in hospital
Does Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland. 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 Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland?: Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland registered as a charity?: Glenkens Parish Church of Scotland was entered on the register on 9 December 1895.

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.