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Registered charity · No. SC016641Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)East Renfrewshire

Newton Mearns Benevolent Association

Newton Mearns Benevolent Association is a registered charity in Scotland working in the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of citizenship or community development, based in East Renfrewshire.

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Newton Mearns Benevolent Association is a registered charity (number SC016641) 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 citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £191 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Newton Mearns Benevolent Association?

Registered charity number
SC016641
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust (founding document is a deed of trust) (other than educational endowment)
Location
East Renfrewshire
Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)
£191

What does Newton Mearns Benevolent Association do?

Provision of comforts for the needy of the parish of Mearns.

What causes is Newton Mearns Benevolent Association registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of citizenship or community development

Why is there no Clarity Score for Newton Mearns Benevolent Association yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Newton Mearns Benevolent Association 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newton Mearns Benevolent Association a legitimate charity?
Yes. Newton Mearns Benevolent Association is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016641) 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 Newton Mearns Benevolent Association's charity number?
Newton Mearns Benevolent Association's charity number is SC016641. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC016641?
Search SC016641 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 Newton Mearns Benevolent Association do?
Provision of comforts for the needy of the parish of Mearns.
Does Newton Mearns Benevolent Association have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Newton Mearns Benevolent Association. 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 Newton Mearns Benevolent Association?
Newton Mearns Benevolent Association 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.