--- title: "Lochmaben Church — check charity number SC004644 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Lochmaben Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC004644. the advancement of religion charity based in City of Edinburgh. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/lochmaben-church retrieved: 2026-08-24T11:11:27.320Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Lochmaben Church is a registered charity (number SC004644) 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 £77,913 (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 Lochmaben Church? Registered charity number SC004644 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location City of Edinburgh Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £77,913 Website [www.lochmabenchurchofscotland.co.uk](http://www.lochmabenchurchofscotland.co.uk/) ## What does Lochmaben Church do? Lochmaben Church provides God-glorifying worship, relevant and Christ-centred, leading people of all ages to be brought to a saving faith in Jesus Christ. Unity and prayer are essential to the life and witness of the Church and everyone attending receives a warm and caring welcome. Help and comfort is given to those in need. Weddings, christenings and funerals are all accommodated. The Church Hall provides space for local groups/organisations to meet and is well used. ## What causes is Lochmaben Church registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Lochmaben Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Lochmaben 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=lochmaben-church&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.lochmabenchurchofscotland.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Lochmaben Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Lochmaben Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC004644) 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 Lochmaben Church's charity number? Lochmaben Church's charity number is SC004644. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC004644? Search SC004644 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 Lochmaben Church do? Lochmaben Church provides God-glorifying worship, relevant and Christ-centred, leading people of all ages to be brought to a saving faith in Jesus Christ. Unity and prayer are essential to the life and witness of the Church and everyone attending receives a warm and caring welcome. Help and comfort is given to those in need. Weddings, christenings and funerals are all accommodated. The Church Hall provides space for local groups/organisations to meet and is well used. Does Lochmaben Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Lochmaben 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 Lochmaben Church? Lochmaben Church's website is http://www.lochmabenchurchofscotland.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=SC004644).