Is Hopeman Baptist Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Hopeman Baptist Church as a registered charity (number SC005986) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Hopeman Baptist Church's charity number?

Hopeman Baptist Church's charity number is SC005986. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC005986?

Search SC005986 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.

Does Hopeman Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?

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

Hopeman Baptist Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.hopemanbaptist.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Hopeman Baptist Church registered as a charity?

Hopeman Baptist Church was entered on the register on 24 March 1972.

Registered charity · No. SC005986Unincorporated association

Hopeman Baptist Church

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Hopeman Baptist Church is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Hopeman Baptist Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-09-30: £15,132
Reported spending · year ending 2025-09-30: £216,661
Registered charity number: SC005986
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Moray
Website: www.hopemanbaptist.org.uk

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Hopeman Baptist Church (number SC005986) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Hopeman Baptist Church do?

Our purpose is, as Baptist Church, affiliated to the Baptist Union of Scotland, to provide a place of worship, provide a means of coming to faith in God and to promote and encourage Christian fellowship within the local area.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Hopeman Baptist Church

Answers Hopeman Baptist Church gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 30 September 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 24 March 1972
Where it says it operates: Moray

What causes is Hopeman Baptist Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Hopeman Baptist Church yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Hopeman Baptist Church. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hopeman Baptist Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Hopeman Baptist Church as a registered charity (number SC005986) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Hopeman Baptist Church's charity number?: Hopeman Baptist Church's charity number is SC005986. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC005986?: Search SC005986 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 Hopeman Baptist Church do?: Our purpose is, as Baptist Church, affiliated to the Baptist Union of Scotland, to provide a place of worship, provide a means of coming to faith in God and to promote and encourage Christian fellowship within the local area.
Does Hopeman Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Hopeman 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 Hopeman Baptist Church?: Hopeman Baptist Church's website listed in our register data is http://www.hopemanbaptist.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Hopeman Baptist Church registered as a charity?: Hopeman Baptist Church was entered on the register on 24 March 1972.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.