--- title: "The St Barnabas Society — check charity number SC046482 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The St Barnabas Society a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC046482. the prevention or relief of poverty 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-st-barnabas-society-2 retrieved: 2026-08-28T06:25:41.266Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The St Barnabas Society is a registered charity (number SC046482) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of religion; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £922,089 (year ending 2025-05-31). 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 St Barnabas Society? Registered charity number SC046482 Status Registered (active) Charity type Company (the charity is registered with Companies House) Location Outwith Scotland Latest income (year ending 2025-05-31) £922,089 Website [www.stbarnabassociety.org.uk](http://www.stbarnabassociety.org.uk/) ## What does The St Barnabas Society do? 3. The objects for which the company is established are 3.1 The assistance whether directly or indirectly and in whatever way being charitable the Directors think fit of persons who have been received into the Roman Catholic Church and who before such reception had been ministers of any non-Roman Catholic denominations. and Subject thereto 3.2.1 The relief of poverty whether directly or indirectly and in whatever way the Directors think fit of:- (a) persons who have been received into the Roman Catholic Church and who before such reception had been (whether as regular ministers or as lay read… ## What causes is The St Barnabas Society registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of religionthe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The St Barnabas Society yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The St Barnabas Society 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-st-barnabas-society-2&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.stbarnabassociety.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The St Barnabas Society a legitimate charity? Yes. The St Barnabas Society is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC046482) 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 St Barnabas Society's charity number? The St Barnabas Society's charity number is SC046482. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC046482? Search SC046482 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 St Barnabas Society do? 3. The objects for which the company is established are 3.1 The assistance whether directly or indirectly and in whatever way being charitable the Directors think fit of persons who have been received into the Roman Catholic Church and who before such reception had been ministers of any non-Roman Catholic denominations. and Subject thereto 3.2.1 The relief of poverty whether directly or indirectly and in whatever way the Directors think fit of:- (a) persons who have been received into the Roman Catholic Church and who before such reception had been (whether as regular ministers or as lay read… Does The St Barnabas Society have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The St Barnabas Society. 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 St Barnabas Society? The St Barnabas Society's website is http://www.stbarnabassociety.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](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=SC046482).