--- title: "Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock — check charity number SC047230 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047230. the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science charity based in Inverclyde. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/old-west-kirk-trust-scio-greenock retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:29:41.132Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock is a registered charity (number SC047230) 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 the arts, heritage, culture or science; the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. 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 Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock? Registered charity number SC047230 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Inverclyde ## What does Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock do? The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture. 4.2 the advancement of recreational facilities. through the promotion of the Old West Kirk buildings and lands, Greenock, and its development as a community hub supporting and promoting both the visual and performing arts. ## What causes is Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock registered for? the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or sciencethe provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock 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=old-west-kirk-trust-scio-greenock&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock a legitimate charity? Yes. Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047230) 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 Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock's charity number? Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock's charity number is SC047230. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047230? Search SC047230 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 Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock do? The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 the advancement of the arts, heritage and culture. 4.2 the advancement of recreational facilities. through the promotion of the Old West Kirk buildings and lands, Greenock, and its development as a community hub supporting and promoting both the visual and performing arts. Does Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock. 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 Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock? Old West Kirk Trust SCIO Greenock 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=SC047230).