Is Houston Baptist Church a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Houston Baptist Church as a registered charity (number SC032861) 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 Houston Baptist Church's charity number?

Houston Baptist Church's charity number is SC032861. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC032861?

Search SC032861 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 Houston Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?

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

Houston Baptist Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Houston Baptist Church registered as a charity?

Houston Baptist Church was entered on the register on 13 February 2002.

Registered charity · No. SC032861Unincorporated association

Houston Baptist Church

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

Houston Baptist Church is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of religion, the promotion of religious or racial harmony.

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What are the key facts about Houston Baptist Church?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £12,243
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £4,033
Registered charity number: SC032861
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Renfrewshire

What does the register show for Houston Baptist Church?

Houston Baptist Church (number SC032861) 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 Houston Baptist Church do?

Our purposes as recorded in our constitution are to. evangelize the unsaved, strengthen and build up Christians in the faith, engage in the enterprise of world wide missions and to promote a sound and true witness to the truth of God’s word and for the glory of God.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-21.

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

Answers Houston Baptist Church gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 December 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: 13 February 2002
Where it says it operates: Renfrewshire

What causes is Houston Baptist Church registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe promotion of religious or racial harmony

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

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Houston 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

What should you check before donating to Houston Baptist Church?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Houston Baptist Church a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Houston Baptist Church as a registered charity (number SC032861) 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 Houston Baptist Church's charity number?: Houston Baptist Church's charity number is SC032861. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC032861?: Search SC032861 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 Houston Baptist Church do?: Our purposes as recorded in our constitution are to. evangelize the unsaved, strengthen and build up Christians in the faith, engage in the enterprise of world wide missions and to promote a sound and true witness to the truth of God’s word and for the glory of God.
Does Houston Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Houston 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 Houston Baptist Church?: Houston Baptist Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Houston Baptist Church registered as a charity?: Houston Baptist Church was entered on the register on 13 February 2002.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-21, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.