--- title: "Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton) — check charity number SC002472 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC002472. the advancement of religion charity based in Fife. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/heart-of-fife-parish-church-of-scotland-glenrothes-leslie-markinch-and-thornton retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:58:03.842Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton) is a registered charity (number SC002472) 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 £369,588 (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 Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton)? Registered charity number SC002472 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Fife Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £369,588 Website [www.heartoffife.com](http://www.heartoffife.com/) ## What does Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton) do? 1) to offer Christian worship, fellowship, instruction, mission and service. 2) to labour for the enhancement of the Kingdom of God throughout our parish. 3) to bring the ordinances of religion to the people in our parish through territorial ministry ## What causes is Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton) registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton) 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=heart-of-fife-parish-church-of-scotland-glenrothes-leslie-markinch-and-thornton&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.heartoffife.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton) a legitimate charity? Yes. Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC002472) 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 Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton)'s charity number? Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton)'s charity number is SC002472. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC002472? Search SC002472 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 Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton) do? 1) to offer Christian worship, fellowship, instruction, mission and service. 2) to labour for the enhancement of the Kingdom of God throughout our parish. 3) to bring the ordinances of religion to the people in our parish through territorial ministry Does Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton). 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 Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton)? Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland (Glenrothes, Leslie, Markinch and Thornton)'s website is http://www.heartoffife.com — 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=SC002472).