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title: "The Border Kirk — check charity number SC043454 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is The Border Kirk a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC043454. the advancement of religion charity based in Scottish Borders. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-border-kirk
retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:32:12.869Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

The Border Kirk is a registered charity (number SC043454) 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 £80,282 (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 The Border Kirk?

Registered charity number

SC043454

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Unincorporated association

Location

Scottish Borders

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£80,282

Website

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

## What does The Border Kirk do?

The Church of Scotland (The Border Kirk) offers Christian worship, fellowship, instruction, mission and service on a weekly basis. The Church brings ordinances of religion to to people through a territorial ministry. The church provides facilities for other charities to carry out their purpose.

## What causes is The Border Kirk registered for?

the advancement of religion

## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Border Kirk yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Border Kirk 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 The Border Kirk a legitimate charity?

Yes. The Border Kirk is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC043454) 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 The Border Kirk's charity number?

The Border Kirk's charity number is SC043454. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC043454?

Search SC043454 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 The Border Kirk do?

The Church of Scotland (The Border Kirk) offers Christian worship, fellowship, instruction, mission and service on a weekly basis. The Church brings ordinances of religion to to people through a territorial ministry. The church provides facilities for other charities to carry out their purpose.

Does The Border Kirk have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Border Kirk. 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 The Border Kirk?

The Border Kirk's website is http://www.theborderkirk.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=SC043454).