--- title: "St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers — check charity number SC020923 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC020923. the advancement of education charity based in Aberdeen. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-machars-cathedral-society-of-bellringers retrieved: 2026-08-25T14:35:36.940Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers is a registered charity (number SC020923) 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 education; the advancement of religion; the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. Its latest reported income was £1,320 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers? Registered charity number SC020923 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Aberdeen Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31) £1,320 Website [www.stmachar.com](http://www.stmachar.com/) ## What does St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers do? To ring the bells for the services at St Machar's Cathedral, Old Aberdeen, especially those on Sundays and for weddings and funerals as required. To cultivate the ringing of church bells, in particular by promoting the art of change ringing. ## What causes is St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of religionthe advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers 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-machars-cathedral-society-of-bellringers&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stmachar.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers a legitimate charity? Yes. St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC020923) 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 Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers's charity number? St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers's charity number is SC020923. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC020923? Search SC020923 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 Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers do? To ring the bells for the services at St Machar's Cathedral, Old Aberdeen, especially those on Sundays and for weddings and funerals as required. To cultivate the ringing of church bells, in particular by promoting the art of change ringing. Does St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers. 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 Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers? St Machars Cathedral Society of Bellringers's website is http://www.stmachar.com — 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=SC020923).