--- title: "St James The Less Episcopal Church — check charity number SC023292 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St James The Less Episcopal Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC023292. the advancement of religion charity based in East Dunbartonshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-james-the-less-episcopal-church retrieved: 2026-08-25T12:31:58.734Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St James The Less Episcopal Church is a registered charity (number SC023292) 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 £81,302 (year ending 2025-06-30). 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 St James The Less Episcopal Church? Registered charity number SC023292 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location East Dunbartonshire Latest income (year ending 2025-06-30) £81,302 ## What does St James The Less Episcopal Church do? The church’s principal objective is the advancement of religion - specifically Christianity. This is primarily a spiritual purpose, carried out for the benefit of the public. Other elements of public benefit (such as social benefits in the community) are the result of and flow from our faith and follow from the spiritual outworking of our Christian beliefs. The church’s principal activities include public worship in Christian sacrament and prayer, Christian education and charitable work. ## What causes is St James The Less Episcopal Church registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St James The Less Episcopal Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St James The Less Episcopal 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=st-james-the-less-episcopal-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St James The Less Episcopal Church a legitimate charity? Yes. St James The Less Episcopal Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC023292) 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 St James The Less Episcopal Church's charity number? St James The Less Episcopal Church's charity number is SC023292. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC023292? Search SC023292 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 St James The Less Episcopal Church do? The church’s principal objective is the advancement of religion - specifically Christianity. This is primarily a spiritual purpose, carried out for the benefit of the public. Other elements of public benefit (such as social benefits in the community) are the result of and flow from our faith and follow from the spiritual outworking of our Christian beliefs. The church’s principal activities include public worship in Christian sacrament and prayer, Christian education and charitable work. Does St James The Less Episcopal Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St James The Less Episcopal 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 St James The Less Episcopal Church? St James The Less Episcopal 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=SC023292).