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title: "St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory — check charity number SC008553 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC008553. the advancement of religion charity based in Aberdeenshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/st-ternans-episcopal-church-banchory
retrieved: 2026-08-25T18:31:59.501Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory is a registered charity (number SC008553) 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 £58,922 (year ending 2025-09-30). 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 Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory?

Registered charity number

SC008553

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

Aberdeenshire

Latest income (year ending 2025-09-30)

£58,922

Website

[www.stternansbanchorysec.org](http://www.stternansbanchorysec.org/)

## What does St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory do?

To hold worship and other activities to provide Christian mission to the community.

## What causes is St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory registered for?

the advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory a legitimate charity?

Yes. St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC008553) 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 Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory's charity number?

St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory's charity number is SC008553. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC008553?

Search SC008553 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 Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory do?

To hold worship and other activities to provide Christian mission to the community.

Does St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory. 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 Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory?

St Ternans Episcopal Church: Banchory's website is http://www.stternansbanchorysec.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=SC008553).