--- title: "Lerwick Congregational Church — check charity number SC009458 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lerwick Congregational Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC009458. the prevention or relief of poverty 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-congregational-church retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:51:54.509Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lerwick Congregational Church is a registered charity (number SC009458) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £19,148 (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 Lerwick Congregational Church? Registered charity number SC009458 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Shetland Islands Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £19,148 ## What does Lerwick Congregational Church do? Lerwick Congregational Church seeks to advance the Christian faith through its work, witness and outreach in the community ## What causes is Lerwick Congregational Church registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lerwick Congregational Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lerwick Congregational 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) ## 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=lerwick-congregational-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lerwick Congregational Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Lerwick Congregational Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC009458) 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 Congregational Church's charity number? Lerwick Congregational Church's charity number is SC009458. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC009458? Search SC009458 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 Congregational Church do? Lerwick Congregational Church seeks to advance the Christian faith through its work, witness and outreach in the community Does Lerwick Congregational Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lerwick Congregational 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 Congregational Church? Lerwick Congregational Church does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes 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=SC009458).