--- title: "Shawbost Free Church of Scotland — check charity number SC038184 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shawbost Free Church of Scotland a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC038184. the advancement of religion charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shawbost-free-church-of-scotland retrieved: 2026-08-24T03:58:03.866Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shawbost Free Church of Scotland is a registered charity (number SC038184) 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 £93,623 (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 Shawbost Free Church of Scotland? Registered charity number SC038184 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £93,623 Website [Shawbostfreechurch.org](http://shawbostfreechurch.org/) ## What does Shawbost Free Church of Scotland do? We are a congregation of the Free Church of Scotland located on the West Side of the Island of Lewis serving the villages of Shawbost, Bragar and Arnol. There are church services every Sunday, one in the morning and one in the evening along with an evening Gaelic service once a month in Bragar. There are also weekly Prayer Meetings each Wednesday. Communion services take place twice a year which include services on a Friday and a Saturday. A Sunday School takes place during the morning service on a Sunday during term time and various fellowships take place from time to time. The church al… ## What causes is Shawbost Free Church of Scotland registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shawbost Free Church of Scotland yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shawbost Free 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=shawbost-free-church-of-scotland&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://shawbostfreechurch.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shawbost Free Church of Scotland a legitimate charity? Yes. Shawbost Free Church of Scotland is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC038184) 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 Shawbost Free Church of Scotland's charity number? Shawbost Free Church of Scotland's charity number is SC038184. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC038184? Search SC038184 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 Shawbost Free Church of Scotland do? We are a congregation of the Free Church of Scotland located on the West Side of the Island of Lewis serving the villages of Shawbost, Bragar and Arnol. There are church services every Sunday, one in the morning and one in the evening along with an evening Gaelic service once a month in Bragar. There are also weekly Prayer Meetings each Wednesday. Communion services take place twice a year which include services on a Friday and a Saturday. A Sunday School takes place during the morning service on a Sunday during term time and various fellowships take place from time to time. The church al… Does Shawbost Free Church of Scotland have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shawbost Free 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 Shawbost Free Church of Scotland? Shawbost Free Church of Scotland's website is http://Shawbostfreechurch.org — 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=SC038184).