--- title: "Helensburgh United Reformed Church — check charity number SC014017 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Helensburgh United Reformed Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC014017. the advancement of religion charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/helensburgh-united-reformed-church retrieved: 2026-08-23T19:05:57.407Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Helensburgh United Reformed Church is a registered charity (number SC014017) 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; the advancement of citizenship or community development; the promotion of religious or racial harmony. Its latest reported income was £115,343 (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 Helensburgh United Reformed Church? Registered charity number SC014017 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £115,343 ## What does Helensburgh United Reformed Church do? Sunday mornings religious services and occasional joint services with local Churches. Wednesday mornings Prayer Meetings. Hold monthly Elders and quarterly Church (Congregation) meetings. Our Sanctuary and Hall are available to hire for civil ceremonies, concerts, fundraising events, but, importantly, used regularly by our local Lunch Club. We provide from our Pithie endowment bond financial assistance to members of our congregation and benevolence to other charities. ## What causes is Helensburgh United Reformed Church registered for? the advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community developmentthe promotion of religious or racial harmony ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Helensburgh United Reformed Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Helensburgh United Reformed 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) ## 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=helensburgh-united-reformed-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Helensburgh United Reformed Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Helensburgh United Reformed Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC014017) 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 Helensburgh United Reformed Church's charity number? Helensburgh United Reformed Church's charity number is SC014017. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC014017? Search SC014017 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 Helensburgh United Reformed Church do? Sunday mornings religious services and occasional joint services with local Churches. Wednesday mornings Prayer Meetings. Hold monthly Elders and quarterly Church (Congregation) meetings. Our Sanctuary and Hall are available to hire for civil ceremonies, concerts, fundraising events, but, importantly, used regularly by our local Lunch Club. We provide from our Pithie endowment bond financial assistance to members of our congregation and benevolence to other charities. Does Helensburgh United Reformed Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Helensburgh United Reformed 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 Helensburgh United Reformed Church? Helensburgh United Reformed Church 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=SC014017).