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title: "Hillsong UK — check charity number SC051872 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Hillsong UK a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC051872. the advancement of education charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/hillsong-uk
retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:52:34.242Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Hillsong UK is a registered charity (number SC051872) 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 education. Its latest reported income was £10,612,179 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Hillsong UK?

Registered charity number

SC051872

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Location

Glasgow City

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£10,612,179

Website

[www.hillsong.com/uk](http://www.hillsong.com/uk)

## What does Hillsong UK do?

3.1 the advancement of the Christian religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning his son Jesus Christ the Lord and preaching and teaching of the Word of God by the Church in accordance with the Statement of Faith approved by the Elders of Hillsong Church, Sydney, Australia from time to time ('the Statement'). and 3.2 the relief of any person who is in charitable need. 3.3 the promotion of education for the public benefit. and 3.4 such other charitable purposes as are recognised as such under the laws of England and Wales consistent with the object set out in…

## What causes is Hillsong UK registered for?

the advancement of education

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Hillsong UK yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Hillsong UK 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.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Hillsong UK a legitimate charity?

Yes. Hillsong UK is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC051872) 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 Hillsong UK's charity number?

Hillsong UK's charity number is SC051872. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC051872?

Search SC051872 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 Hillsong UK do?

3.1 the advancement of the Christian religion by the proclamation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning his son Jesus Christ the Lord and preaching and teaching of the Word of God by the Church in accordance with the Statement of Faith approved by the Elders of Hillsong Church, Sydney, Australia from time to time ('the Statement'). and 3.2 the relief of any person who is in charitable need. 3.3 the promotion of education for the public benefit. and 3.4 such other charitable purposes as are recognised as such under the laws of England and Wales consistent with the object set out in…

Does Hillsong UK have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hillsong UK. 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 Hillsong UK?

Hillsong UK's website is http://www.hillsong.com/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=SC051872).