--- title: "Potterton Congregational Church — check charity number SC038121 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Potterton Congregational Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038121. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/potterton-congregational-church retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:18:29.865Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Potterton Congregational Church is a registered charity (number SC038121) 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 religion; the advancement of citizenship or community development. Its latest reported income was £5,191 (year ending 2023-03-31). 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 Potterton Congregational Church? Registered charity number SC038121 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Aberdeenshire Latest income (year ending 2023-03-31) £5,191 ## What does Potterton Congregational Church do? 'The Church in principle shall be a covenant fellowship binding the members to God and one another through Christ, the Head of church. ' It shall be, therefore, a fellowship in faith, in worship, in mutual service and in the service of humanity in the community, in the nation and in the world. 'Its purpose shall be to spread the Gospel. ## What causes is Potterton Congregational Church registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Potterton Congregational Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Potterton Congregational Church 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=potterton-congregational-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Potterton Congregational Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Potterton Congregational Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038121) 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 Potterton Congregational Church's charity number? Potterton Congregational Church's charity number is SC038121. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038121? Search SC038121 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 Potterton Congregational Church do? 'The Church in principle shall be a covenant fellowship binding the members to God and one another through Christ, the Head of church. ' It shall be, therefore, a fellowship in faith, in worship, in mutual service and in the service of humanity in the community, in the nation and in the world. 'Its purpose shall be to spread the Gospel. Does Potterton Congregational Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Potterton Congregational Church. 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 Potterton Congregational Church? Potterton Congregational Church 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=SC038121).