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title: "Harestanes Baptist Church — check charity number SC021234 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Harestanes Baptist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021234. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in East Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/harestanes-baptist-church
retrieved: 2026-08-23T10:26:19.652Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Harestanes Baptist Church is a registered charity (number SC021234) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £32,148 (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 Harestanes Baptist Church?

Registered charity number

SC021234

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

East Dunbartonshire

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£32,148

Website

[www.harestanesbaptist.co.uk](http://www.harestanesbaptist.co.uk/)

## What does Harestanes Baptist Church do?

The Church's objects ('the Objects') are the advancement of the Christian faith primarily in East Kirkintilloch and also throughout Scotland and the rest of the World by means consistent with the teachings of the Christian Bible including worship, ministry, mission, prayer, witness, education, community service and the support of agencies and individuals and other charitable organizations involved in Christian missionary work and the relief of poverty or other social needs.

## What causes is Harestanes Baptist Church registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Harestanes Baptist Church yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Harestanes Baptist Church 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Harestanes Baptist Church a legitimate charity?

Yes. Harestanes Baptist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021234) 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 Harestanes Baptist Church's charity number?

Harestanes Baptist Church's charity number is SC021234. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC021234?

Search SC021234 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 Harestanes Baptist Church do?

The Church's objects ('the Objects') are the advancement of the Christian faith primarily in East Kirkintilloch and also throughout Scotland and the rest of the World by means consistent with the teachings of the Christian Bible including worship, ministry, mission, prayer, witness, education, community service and the support of agencies and individuals and other charitable organizations involved in Christian missionary work and the relief of poverty or other social needs.

Does Harestanes Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Harestanes Baptist 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 Harestanes Baptist Church?

Harestanes Baptist Church's website is http://www.harestanesbaptist.co.uk — 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=SC021234).