--- title: "The Norwegian Church — check charity number SC054016 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Norwegian Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054016. the advancement of religion charity based in Outwith Scotland. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-norwegian-church-2 retrieved: 2026-08-27T03:50:50.428Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Norwegian Church is a registered charity (number SC054016) 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. 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 Norwegian Church? Registered charity number SC054016 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland ## What does The Norwegian Church do? The Church's objects are restricted specifically to the following: 4.1 the advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the teachings and practices of the Church of Norway. and 4.2 the promotion of such other exclusively charitable purposes as the Directors think fit, particularly but not exclusively for the benefit of Norwegian seafarers and expatriates, tourists, students and other Norwegians living in the United Kingdom for the time being. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the Church for the purposes w… ## What causes is The Norwegian Church registered for? the advancement of religion ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Norwegian Church yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Norwegian 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=the-norwegian-church-2&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Norwegian Church a legitimate charity? Yes. The Norwegian Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054016) 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 Norwegian Church's charity number? The Norwegian Church's charity number is SC054016. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054016? Search SC054016 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 Norwegian Church do? The Church's objects are restricted specifically to the following: 4.1 the advancement of the Christian faith for the benefit of the public in accordance with the teachings and practices of the Church of Norway. and 4.2 the promotion of such other exclusively charitable purposes as the Directors think fit, particularly but not exclusively for the benefit of Norwegian seafarers and expatriates, tourists, students and other Norwegians living in the United Kingdom for the time being. Nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the Church for the purposes w… Does The Norwegian Church have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Norwegian 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 The Norwegian Church? The Norwegian 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=SC054016).