--- title: "Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland — check charity number SC016829 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC016829. the advancement of religion charity based in Perth And Kinross. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/perth-st-matthew-s-church-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-23T15:47:50.550Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC016829) 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 £386,591 (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 Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland? Registered charity number SC016829 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Perth And Kinross Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £386,591 Website [www.perthstmatthews.org.uk](http://www.perthstmatthews.org.uk/) ## What does Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland do? The advancement of religion & God's work through mission. The charity provides worship facilities & pastoral care to members, those in our parish and across the wider community. ## What causes is Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Perth: St Matthew's 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=perth-st-matthew-s-church-of-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.perthstmatthews.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC016829) 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 Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland's charity number? Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland's charity number is SC016829. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC016829? Search SC016829 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 Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland do? The advancement of religion & God's work through mission. The charity provides worship facilities & pastoral care to members, those in our parish and across the wider community. Does Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Perth: St Matthew's 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 Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland? Perth: St Matthew's Church of Scotland's website is http://www.perthstmatthews.org.uk — 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=SC016829).