--- title: "River Of Life Church — check charity number SC019962 | CharityCompare" description: "Is River Of Life Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC019962. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Dumfries And Galloway. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/river-of-life-church-2 retrieved: 2026-08-23T22:55:47.922Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer River Of Life Church is a registered charity (number SC019962) 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 education; the advancement of religion. Its latest reported income was £195,905 (year ending 2021-09-30). 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 River Of Life Church? Registered charity number SC019962 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Dumfries And Galloway Latest income (year ending 2021-09-30) £195,905 Website [www.riveroflife.org.uk](http://www.riveroflife.org.uk/) ## What does River Of Life Church do? To establish the Kingdom of God as laid down in the Bible (Old and New Testament) ## What causes is River Of Life Church registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for River Of Life Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. River Of Life 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=river-of-life-church-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.riveroflife.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is River Of Life Church a legitimate charity? Yes. River Of Life Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC019962) 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 River Of Life Church's charity number? River Of Life Church's charity number is SC019962. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC019962? Search SC019962 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 River Of Life Church do? To establish the Kingdom of God as laid down in the Bible (Old and New Testament) Does River Of Life Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for River Of Life 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 River Of Life Church? River Of Life Church's website is http://www.riveroflife.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=SC019962).