--- title: "Lochgilphead Baptist Church — check charity number SC052383 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lochgilphead Baptist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC052383. the advancement of religion charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lochgilphead-baptist-church retrieved: 2026-08-24T12:11:45.385Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lochgilphead Baptist Church is a registered charity (number SC052383) 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 £98,236 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 Lochgilphead Baptist Church? Registered charity number SC052383 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £98,236 Website [www.lochgilpheadbaptistchurch.co.uk](https://www.lochgilpheadbaptistchurch.co.uk/) ## What does Lochgilphead Baptist Church do? Our charity is set up to sincerely serve the community of Lochgilphead and the surrounding areas with Christian love, support and encouragement. Our act of Christian serving is embedded in a wide range of ministry and outreach programs that we facilitate from the church, and, with which we use to practice our beliefs, raise Christian awareness, and to meet needs in our community, through providing social, Spiritual, and emotional support. These programs are geared towards a wide range of recipients, from toddlers to the elderly, and across the social economic divide, and are closely tied up i… ## What causes is Lochgilphead Baptist Church registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochgilphead Baptist Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lochgilphead 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) ## 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=lochgilphead-baptist-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.lochgilpheadbaptistchurch.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lochgilphead Baptist Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Lochgilphead Baptist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC052383) 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 Lochgilphead Baptist Church's charity number? Lochgilphead Baptist Church's charity number is SC052383. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC052383? Search SC052383 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 Lochgilphead Baptist Church do? Our charity is set up to sincerely serve the community of Lochgilphead and the surrounding areas with Christian love, support and encouragement. Our act of Christian serving is embedded in a wide range of ministry and outreach programs that we facilitate from the church, and, with which we use to practice our beliefs, raise Christian awareness, and to meet needs in our community, through providing social, Spiritual, and emotional support. These programs are geared towards a wide range of recipients, from toddlers to the elderly, and across the social economic divide, and are closely tied up i… Does Lochgilphead Baptist Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead Baptist Church? Lochgilphead Baptist Church's website is https://www.lochgilpheadbaptistchurch.co.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=SC052383).