--- title: "Parish of Connel — check charity number SC006738 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Parish of Connel a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC006738. 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/parish-of-connel retrieved: 2026-08-23T07:09:55.596Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Parish of Connel is a registered charity (number SC006738) 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 £36,955 (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 Parish of Connel? Registered charity number SC006738 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £36,955 Website [www.connelchurch](http://www.connelchurch/) ## What does Parish of Connel do? The charity is a church under the Church of Scotland which holds Morning Worship at St Oran's Church in Connel and Dunbeg Church together with other activities associated with the church (A house group meets fortnightly in Connel. A Christmas fair is held in December. A quarterly magazine is produced and delivered throughout the villages and is also made available in the churches, village shops and Doctor’s surgery for anyone to obtain. ## What causes is Parish of Connel registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Parish of Connel yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Parish of Connel 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=parish-of-connel&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.connelchurch/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Parish of Connel a legitimate charity? Yes. Parish of Connel is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC006738) 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 Parish of Connel's charity number? Parish of Connel's charity number is SC006738. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC006738? Search SC006738 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 Parish of Connel do? The charity is a church under the Church of Scotland which holds Morning Worship at St Oran's Church in Connel and Dunbeg Church together with other activities associated with the church (A house group meets fortnightly in Connel. A Christmas fair is held in December. A quarterly magazine is produced and delivered throughout the villages and is also made available in the churches, village shops and Doctor’s surgery for anyone to obtain. Does Parish of Connel have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Parish of Connel. 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 Parish of Connel? Parish of Connel's website is http://www.connelchurch — 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=SC006738).