--- title: "Shetland Rural Methodist Church — check charity number SC050652 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Shetland Rural Methodist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050652. the advancement of religion charity based in Shetland Islands. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/shetland-rural-methodist-church retrieved: 2026-08-24T07:20:23.385Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Shetland Rural Methodist Church is a registered charity (number SC050652) 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 £11,961 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Shetland Rural Methodist Church? Registered charity number SC050652 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Shetland Islands Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31) £11,961 ## What does Shetland Rural Methodist Church do? Shetland Rural Methodist Churches are a group of six churches providing sunday worship services in rural parts of Shetland. ## What causes is Shetland Rural Methodist Church registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Shetland Rural Methodist Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Shetland Rural Methodist 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=shetland-rural-methodist-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Shetland Rural Methodist Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Shetland Rural Methodist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050652) 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 Shetland Rural Methodist Church's charity number? Shetland Rural Methodist Church's charity number is SC050652. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050652? Search SC050652 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 Shetland Rural Methodist Church do? Shetland Rural Methodist Churches are a group of six churches providing sunday worship services in rural parts of Shetland. Does Shetland Rural Methodist Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Shetland Rural Methodist 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 Shetland Rural Methodist Church? Shetland Rural Methodist 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=SC050652).