--- title: "Grace Church Orkney — check charity number SC047937 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Grace Church Orkney a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047937. the advancement of religion charity based in Orkney Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/grace-church-orkney retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:52:28.488Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Grace Church Orkney is a registered charity (number SC047937) 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 £237,966 (year ending 2025-03-30). 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 Grace Church Orkney? Registered charity number SC047937 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Orkney Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-03-30) £237,966 Website [www.gracechurchorkney.org](http://www.gracechurchorkney.org/) ## What does Grace Church Orkney do? To advance the Gospel message of salvation through repentance of sin and saving faith in Jesus Christ. We do this by meeting weekly for and Bible study and prayer and by evangelistic activity in Stromness and the surrounding area. ## What causes is Grace Church Orkney registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Grace Church Orkney yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Grace Church Orkney 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=grace-church-orkney&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.gracechurchorkney.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Grace Church Orkney a legitimate charity? Yes. Grace Church Orkney is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047937) 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 Grace Church Orkney's charity number? Grace Church Orkney's charity number is SC047937. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047937? Search SC047937 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 Grace Church Orkney do? To advance the Gospel message of salvation through repentance of sin and saving faith in Jesus Christ. We do this by meeting weekly for and Bible study and prayer and by evangelistic activity in Stromness and the surrounding area. Does Grace Church Orkney have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Grace Church Orkney. 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 Grace Church Orkney? Grace Church Orkney's website is http://www.gracechurchorkney.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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=SC047937).