Is Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC016193) 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 Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland's charity number?

Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland's charity number is SC016193. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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Registered charity · No. SC016193Unincorporated association

Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland

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

Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of religion.

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What are the key facts about Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31: £144,826
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31: £224,302
Registered charity number: SC016193
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Aberdeenshire
Website: www.mearnsparish.org

What does the register show for Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland?

Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland (number SC016193) 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 Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland do?

We seek to serve God by offering worship, pastoral care, fellowship and outreach to all. supporting key life events such as baptisms, marriages and funerals. proclaiming the Good News and nurturing faith in people of all ages. fostering community well-being and inclusivity. and stewarding our resources responsibly to fulfil our calling.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland

Answers Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland 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: 17 April 1896
Where it says it operates: Aberdeenshire

What causes is Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland. 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 Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland as a registered charity (number SC016193) 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 Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland's charity number?: Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland's charity number is SC016193. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016193?: Search SC016193 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 Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland do?: We seek to serve God by offering worship, pastoral care, fellowship and outreach to all. supporting key life events such as baptisms, marriages and funerals. proclaiming the Good News and nurturing faith in people of all ages. fostering community well-being and inclusivity. and stewarding our resources responsibly to fulfil our calling.
Does Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Howe of the Mearns 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 Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland?: Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland's website listed in our register data is http://www.mearnsparish.org. 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 Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland registered as a charity?: Howe of the Mearns Parish Church of Scotland was entered on the register on 17 April 1896.

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.