--- title: "Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund — check charity number SC015994 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC015994. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nazarene-ministers-benevolent-fund retrieved: 2026-08-23T05:30:22.360Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund is a registered charity (number SC015994) 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. Its latest reported income was £55,536 (year ending 2025-02-28). 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 Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund? Registered charity number SC015994 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2025-02-28) £55,536 ## What does Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund do? the Charity was established in order to provide a small monthly supplementary income, in addition to the State Pension, for retired ministers and the surviving spouses of ministers in the Church of the Nazarene. Over the past 50 plus years we have been able to achieve this objective thanks to the donations received from Nazarene churches, income from investments, and other gifts ## What causes is Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund registered for? the prevention or relief of poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund 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=nazarene-ministers-benevolent-fund&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund a legitimate charity? Yes. Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC015994) 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 Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund's charity number? Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund's charity number is SC015994. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC015994? Search SC015994 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 Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund do? the Charity was established in order to provide a small monthly supplementary income, in addition to the State Pension, for retired ministers and the surviving spouses of ministers in the Church of the Nazarene. Over the past 50 plus years we have been able to achieve this objective thanks to the donations received from Nazarene churches, income from investments, and other gifts Does Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund. 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 Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund? Nazarene Ministers Benevolent Fund 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=SC015994).