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title: "Lerwick Baptist Church — check charity number SC021237 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Lerwick Baptist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC021237. the advancement of religion charity based in Shetland Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lerwick-baptist-church
retrieved: 2026-08-23T16:44:58.391Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Lerwick Baptist Church is a registered charity (number SC021237) 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 £212,099 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Lerwick Baptist Church?

Registered charity number

SC021237

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Shetland Islands

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£212,099

Website

[www.lerwickbaptist.org.uk](http://www.lerwickbaptist.org.uk/)

## What does Lerwick Baptist Church do?

Advancement of Religion

## What causes is Lerwick Baptist Church registered for?

the advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lerwick Baptist Church yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lerwick Baptist Church 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Lerwick Baptist Church a legitimate charity?

Yes. Lerwick Baptist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC021237) 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 Lerwick Baptist Church's charity number?

Lerwick Baptist Church's charity number is SC021237. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC021237?

Search SC021237 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 Lerwick Baptist Church do?

Advancement of Religion

Does Lerwick Baptist Church have reviews and complaints?

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

Lerwick Baptist Church's website is http://www.lerwickbaptist.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=SC021237).