--- title: "Holytown Parish Church of Scotland — check charity number SC012888 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Holytown Parish Church of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC012888. the advancement of religion charity based in North Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/holytown-parish-church-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-24T13:24:27.721Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Holytown Parish Church of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC012888) 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 £67,533 (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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland? Registered charity number SC012888 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location North Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £67,533 Website [www.holytownparishchurch.org.uk](http://www.holytownparishchurch.org.uk/) ## What does Holytown Parish Church of Scotland do? Our Charity is set up to support our Church congregation and members of the wider community in their spiritual and physical needs. On a weekly basis we send out Thought for the Day messages online . We took part in an afternoon event in our Church Hall at Harvest time organised by neighbours in the nearby housing estate for a light lunch with any food donations being given to the Salvation Army for distribution for those in need. The Annual Remembrance Service at Holytown Cenotaph was conducted by one of our Trustees, David Paterson. This followed on from our own Sevice of Remembrance held at… ## What causes is Holytown Parish Church of Scotland registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Holytown Parish Church of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Holytown Parish Church of Scotland 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=holytown-parish-church-of-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.holytownparishchurch.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Holytown Parish Church of Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Holytown Parish Church of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC012888) 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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland's charity number? Holytown Parish Church of Scotland's charity number is SC012888. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC012888? Search SC012888 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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland do? Our Charity is set up to support our Church congregation and members of the wider community in their spiritual and physical needs. On a weekly basis we send out Thought for the Day messages online . We took part in an afternoon event in our Church Hall at Harvest time organised by neighbours in the nearby housing estate for a light lunch with any food donations being given to the Salvation Army for distribution for those in need. The Annual Remembrance Service at Holytown Cenotaph was conducted by one of our Trustees, David Paterson. This followed on from our own Sevice of Remembrance held at… Does Holytown Parish Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Holytown Parish Church of Scotland. 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 Holytown Parish Church of Scotland? Holytown Parish Church of Scotland's website is http://www.holytownparishchurch.org.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=SC012888).