--- title: "Tarbet Free Church — check charity number SC049096 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Tarbet Free Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC049096. the advancement of religion charity based in Argyll And Bute. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/tarbet-free-church retrieved: 2026-08-23T06:31:55.780Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Tarbet Free Church is a registered charity (number SC049096) 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 £22,143 (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 Tarbet Free Church? Registered charity number SC049096 Status Registered (active) Charity type Unincorporated association Location Argyll And Bute Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £22,143 ## What does Tarbet Free Church do? We seek to maintain the worship of God and to foster Christian fellowship and to evangelise the local area by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. We do this by holding services of public worship each Sunday and by encouraging our members to live godly lives and participate in community affairs. ## What causes is Tarbet Free Church registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Tarbet Free Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Tarbet Free 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=tarbet-free-church&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Tarbet Free Church a legitimate charity? Yes. Tarbet Free Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC049096) 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 Tarbet Free Church's charity number? Tarbet Free Church's charity number is SC049096. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC049096? Search SC049096 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 Tarbet Free Church do? We seek to maintain the worship of God and to foster Christian fellowship and to evangelise the local area by proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. We do this by holding services of public worship each Sunday and by encouraging our members to live godly lives and participate in community affairs. Does Tarbet Free Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Tarbet Free 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 Tarbet Free Church? Tarbet Free 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=SC049096).