--- title: "Oban Free Church of Scotland — check charity number SC038162 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Oban Free Church of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038162. 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/oban-free-church-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-23T02:25:33.462Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Oban Free Church of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC038162) 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 £64,360 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Oban Free Church of Scotland? Registered charity number SC038162 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £64,360 ## What does Oban Free Church of Scotland do? Oban Free Church of Scotland is a congregation of the Free Church of Scotland. It is a Presbyterian church adhering in its worship and doctrine to the position of the Church of Scotland at the Reformation. The principal activity of the Church is the conduct of public worship and associated matters in the context of local congregations. The main emphasis of our worship is the preaching of the gospel - the good news of a free and sovereign salvation through Jesus Christ alone. The Church also has a seminary in Edinburgh for the training of Ministers and other Christian workers and sustains… ## What causes is Oban Free Church of Scotland registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Oban Free Church of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Oban Free Church of Scotland 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=oban-free-church-of-scotland&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Oban Free Church of Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Oban Free Church of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038162) 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 Oban Free Church of Scotland's charity number? Oban Free Church of Scotland's charity number is SC038162. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038162? Search SC038162 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 Oban Free Church of Scotland do? Oban Free Church of Scotland is a congregation of the Free Church of Scotland. It is a Presbyterian church adhering in its worship and doctrine to the position of the Church of Scotland at the Reformation. The principal activity of the Church is the conduct of public worship and associated matters in the context of local congregations. The main emphasis of our worship is the preaching of the gospel - the good news of a free and sovereign salvation through Jesus Christ alone. The Church also has a seminary in Edinburgh for the training of Ministers and other Christian workers and sustains… Does Oban Free Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Oban Free Church of Scotland. 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 Oban Free Church of Scotland? Oban Free Church of Scotland 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=SC038162).