--- title: "Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) — check charity number SC050328 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC050328. the advancement of religion charity based in Western Isles. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/stornoway-free-church-of-scotland-continuing retrieved: 2026-08-26T02:15:29.852Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) is a registered charity (number SC050328) 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 £165,092 (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 Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)? Registered charity number SC050328 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Western Isles Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £165,092 Website [www.freechurchcontinuing.org/find-us/congregations/item/stornoway](https://www.freechurchcontinuing.org/find-us/congregations/item/stornoway) ## What does Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) do? The congregation is part of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) denomination with congregations in the UK, Canada, USA, Sri Lanka, Spain and France. This Church is Presbyterian in Church government and adheres in worship and doctrine to the position adopted by the Church of Scotland at the Reformation. This Church claims continuity with the Free Church of Scotland which came into existence historically in 1843 and within which there was a split in January 2000. The constitutional documents of the Free Church of Scotland of 1843 remain the founding documents of the Free Church of Scotlan… ## What causes is Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) 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=stornoway-free-church-of-scotland-continuing&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://www.freechurchcontinuing.org/find-us/congregations/item/stornoway) ## Frequently asked questions Is Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) a legitimate charity? Yes. Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC050328) 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 Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)'s charity number? Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)'s charity number is SC050328. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC050328? Search SC050328 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 Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) do? The congregation is part of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) denomination with congregations in the UK, Canada, USA, Sri Lanka, Spain and France. This Church is Presbyterian in Church government and adheres in worship and doctrine to the position adopted by the Church of Scotland at the Reformation. This Church claims continuity with the Free Church of Scotland which came into existence historically in 1843 and within which there was a split in January 2000. The constitutional documents of the Free Church of Scotland of 1843 remain the founding documents of the Free Church of Scotlan… Does Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing). 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 Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)? Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)'s website is https://www.freechurchcontinuing.org/find-us/congregations/item/stornoway — 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=SC050328).