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Registered charity · No. SC014574Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)City of Edinburgh

The Church of Scotland General Trustees

The Church of Scotland General Trustees is a registered charity in Scotland working in the advancement of religion, based in City of Edinburgh.

Quick answer

The Church of Scotland General Trustees is a registered charity (number SC014574) 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 £30,749,000 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Church of Scotland General Trustees?

Registered charity number
SC014574
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Statutory corporation (Royal Charter etc)
Location
City of Edinburgh
Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)
£30,749,000

What does The Church of Scotland General Trustees do?

To support parish ministry in its various forms, and assist congregations in the provision of suitable buildings for each parish. This is done by supporting the effective care, maintenance, refurbishment and redevelopment of churches, halls and manses. The disposal of surplus redundant buildings and glebe land. The administration of investments held by the General Trustees restricted for the benefit of congregations. Supporting congregations with their duty to comply with statutory requirements.

What causes is The Church of Scotland General Trustees registered for?

the advancement of religion

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Church of Scotland General Trustees yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Church of Scotland General Trustees 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Church of Scotland General Trustees a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Church of Scotland General Trustees is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC014574) 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 Church of Scotland General Trustees's charity number?
The Church of Scotland General Trustees's charity number is SC014574. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC014574?
Search SC014574 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 Church of Scotland General Trustees do?
To support parish ministry in its various forms, and assist congregations in the provision of suitable buildings for each parish. This is done by supporting the effective care, maintenance, refurbishment and redevelopment of churches, halls and manses. The disposal of surplus redundant buildings and glebe land. The administration of investments held by the General Trustees restricted for the benefit of congregations. Supporting congregations with their duty to comply with statutory requirements.
Does The Church of Scotland General Trustees have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Church of Scotland General Trustees. 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 Church of Scotland General Trustees?
The Church of Scotland General Trustees's website is http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk — 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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.