--- title: "St. Mary — check charity number SC047798 | CharityCompare" description: "Is St. Mary a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC047798. the advancement of religion charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-mary retrieved: 2026-08-25T19:41:42.424Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer St. Mary is a registered charity (number SC047798) 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; the promotion of religious or racial harmony. Its latest reported income was £27,026 (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 St. Mary? Registered charity number SC047798 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £27,026 ## What does St. Mary do? The Charity is set up to advance the Christian Orthodox religion in Glasgow according to the teaching and practice of the Eritrean Orthodox Christian patriarchate for the benefit of the public regardless of ethnic origin. The charity is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at the Eritrean Orthodox Church through: - ? Holding of religious services (masses are open to the public, conducting of religious celebrations such as marriages, christenings, funeral services and special prayer for the departs...etc) ? Conducting Orthodox church bible studi… ## What causes is St. Mary registered for? the advancement of religionthe promotion of religious or racial harmony ## Why is there no Clarity Score for St. Mary yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St. Mary 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-mary&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is St. Mary a legitimate charity? Yes. St. Mary is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC047798) 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. Mary's charity number? St. Mary's charity number is SC047798. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC047798? Search SC047798 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. Mary do? The Charity is set up to advance the Christian Orthodox religion in Glasgow according to the teaching and practice of the Eritrean Orthodox Christian patriarchate for the benefit of the public regardless of ethnic origin. The charity is committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at the Eritrean Orthodox Church through: - ? Holding of religious services (masses are open to the public, conducting of religious celebrations such as marriages, christenings, funeral services and special prayer for the departs...etc) ? Conducting Orthodox church bible studi… Does St. Mary have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St. Mary. 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. Mary? St. Mary 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=SC047798).